Description
This Mandarin Orange Salad is bright, refreshing, and slightly sweet. Crisp greens are paired with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and creamy cheese, then lightly tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a quick side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups mixed salad greens or spring mix
- 2 cups mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- For Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare greens: Wash and dry salad greens, then place in a large salad bowl.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: Add mandarin segments, toasted almonds, cheese, and cranberries (if using) to the greens.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toast the almonds for extra crunch and flavor. If using canned mandarin oranges, drain well to avoid watering down the salad. This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mandarin orange salad, citrus salad, fresh fruit salad, easy side salad, healthy salad recipe