Mandarin Orange Almond Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mandarin Orange Almond Salad is the perfect blend of sweetness, crunch, and tanginess. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, nutty sliced almonds, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this easy-to-make salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. The addition of thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle sharpness that balances the sweetness of the oranges perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with vibrant flavors and textures, it’s an ideal side dish or light main course. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a healthy weeknight meal, this salad is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 1.5 cups Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
• 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onions, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Mandarin Orange Almond Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.7 grams (874.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1428

Total Fat 103.70g	133%
Saturated Fat 25.60g	128%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2657mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 100.60g	37%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 66.40g
Protein 36.70g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 980mg	75%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1673mg	36%

*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: 63.0%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 27.1%