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Mandarin Orange Salad

A refreshing salad featuring sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta, tossed together with a tangy orange vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 cups Spring mix This is the perfect base for your salad.
  • 2 cups Mandarin oranges Fresh or canned (packed in juice).
  • 1 cup Toasted walnuts Chopped and toasted for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries Adds a burst of tartness.
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumble on top for flavor.

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Quality olive oil enhances the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds depth to the dressing.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste.
  • 1 pinch Pepper To taste.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash your spring mix thoroughly and dry gently.
  • If using fresh mandarins, peel and separate the segments, removing any seeds.
  • Toast the walnuts in a small pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.

Assembly

  • In a large bowl, add the spring mix as the base.
  • Gently toss in the mandarin orange segments.
  • Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and dried cranberries for texture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
  • Crumble feta cheese on top before serving.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for a while.
  • Enjoy the salad!

Notes

Make the vinaigrette a day ahead for better flavor. Serve with grilled chicken or a warm loaf of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
Keyword easy salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Recipe, Mandarin Orange Salad, Salad with Feta
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