Tossed Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Tossed Salad with Mandarin Oranges, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin oranges, and the satisfying crunch of toasted sliced almonds, this salad is further elevated with tangy crumbled feta and a subtle kick of red onion. A homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together, offering the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an ideal side dish for any meal or a light, wholesome lunch. Bursting with citrusy freshness and nutty undertones, this recipe is perfect for those seeking healthy salad ideas that are quick, easy, and full of vibrant flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained, or fresh)
- 1 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
Add the mandarin oranges, toasted sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese on top of the greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh tossed salad with mandarin oranges!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.7 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2162 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1091 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1979 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
