Description
A light and refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad with crisp greens, juicy mandarins, and a zesty citrus dressing — perfect as a side or starter.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin oranges, red onion, almonds, and dried cranberries if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately as a fresh side or starter.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crumbled feta or goat cheese. Toast the almonds lightly to enhance their crunch and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mandarin orange salad, citrus salad, fresh salad, healthy side dish
