Description
Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines juicy mandarin oranges with crisp mixed greens and crunchy nuts, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-prepare salad is sure to impress your guests. With its colorful presentation and zesty dressing, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that adds sunshine to your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly; place them in a large bowl.
- If using fresh mandarins, peel and segment them; if using canned, drain well before adding.
- Add sliced red onion, cranberries, and toasted nuts to the greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg