Mandarin Orange and Green Salad

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Mandarin Orange and Green Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, crunchy sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is elevated with the zesty kick of thinly sliced red onion. The homemade citrus vinaigrette, made with fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, ties it all together in under 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or colorful side dish, this easy-to-make salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, ideal for those seeking a fresh and flavorful addition to their meal rotation. Serve it up today and let the bright, fruity flavors satisfy your cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, or spring mix)
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, in juice, drained or fresh, peeled and segmented)
• 1 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens and set aside.

Step 2

Add the mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl on top of the greens.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well or shake the jar until the dressing is fully emulsified.

Step 4

Right before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	867.2 grams (867.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1884

Total Fat 152.40g	195%
Saturated Fat 30.10g	151%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2044mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 98.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 27.70g	99%
Total Sugars 57.40g
Protein 51.10g	102%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1199mg	92%
Iron 10mg	55%
Potassium 2316mg	49%

*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: 69.6%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 20.0%