Golden Mandarin Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Golden Mandarin Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This quick 15-minute recipe combines juicy mandarin orange segments, creamy avocado slices, and crisp mixed salad greens, perfectly balanced with the crunch of toasted almond slivers and the tang of crumbled feta cheese. Thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add pops of flavor, while the zesty homemade citrus dressing — made with olive oil, fresh orange and lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard — ties it all together with a subtly sweet, tangy finish. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or centerpiece for any gathering, this nutrient-packed salad is an irresistible blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spring mix)
• 1 piece Avocado (sliced)
• 1 cup Almonds (slivered, lightly toasted)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Peel and segment the mandarin oranges. Set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced avocado, toasted almond slivers, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 3

3. Add the mandarin segments and crumbled feta cheese to the salad mixture.

Step 4

4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful Golden Mandarin Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	993.5 grams (993.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865

Total Fat 150.30g	193%
Saturated Fat 31.70g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2083mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 103.20g	38%
Dietary Fiber 32.50g	116%
Total Sugars 51.20g
Protein 52.10g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1134mg	87%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2725mg	58%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 20.9%