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Mandarin Orange Salad

Delicious Mandarin Orange Salad for a Refreshing Twist

Enjoy a refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad that combines juicy oranges, cranberries, and greens for a vibrant dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach or Mixed Greens Nutrient-packed crunch
  • 0.5 cups Dried Cranberries Can swap with raisins or dried cherries
  • 0.25 cups Red Onions Thinly sliced; green onions are a milder alternative
  • 0.5 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese can be used for a different twist
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Drained if canned, fresh oranges are great
  • 0.25 cups Sliced Almonds or Nuts Toasted for enhanced flavor
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cups Olive Oil Avocado oil is an alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 0.25 cups Orange Juice Use zest from an orange too
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works in a pinch
  • Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning
  • Coarse Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine about 4 cups of baby spinach or mixed greens with ½ cup of dried cranberries and ¼ cup of thinly sliced red onions. Use tongs to gently toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. Add 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, the zest of half an orange, and a pinch of kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper.
  3. Just before serving, fold in 1 cup of mandarin oranges and ¼ cup of toasted sliced almonds or your choice of nuts. Gently mix to coat everything.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving. Use tongs to toss and coat all the ingredients evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the dressing and nuts separately if not serving immediately to keep salad fresh. Prepare ingredients ahead for easy assembly later.

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