Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad! A delightful blend of sweet mandarin oranges, tart cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, this salad bursts with flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings, it takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Whether served as a light lunch, side dish for summer barbecues, or a refreshing addition to holiday meals, this versatile salad is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any occasion. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges (drained)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ½ cup sliced almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach or mixed greens, cranberries, red onions, and feta cheese if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Just before serving, add drained mandarin oranges and toasted nuts to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg