Mandarin Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing Mandarin Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Featuring juicy mandarin orange segments nestled atop a bed of crisp mixed salad greens, this dish is elevated with the crunch of sliced almonds, the creaminess of crumbled feta cheese, and the zing of thinly sliced red onions. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking for a vibrant side dish or a light yet satisfying main, this Mandarin Salad is a crowd-pleaser that's loaded with texture and flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or healthy lunches, it's as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces mandarin oranges
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds
• 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, removing any seeds if necessary. Set them aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat the greens evenly.

Step 5

Arrange the mandarin orange segments on top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	925.2 grams (925.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1559

Total Fat 118.80g	152%
Saturated Fat 28.00g	140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2081mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 99.50g	36%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 67.90g
Protein 37.60g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1008mg	78%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1942mg	41%

*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: 66.1%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 24.6%