Description
A vibrant salad combining mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and slivered almonds for a refreshing summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, etc.)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Basic Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mixed greens, drained mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, and almonds if you’re using them.
- Create the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, your choice of balsamic or apple cider vinegar, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over your vibrant salad, then gently toss everything together.
- Finish with Feta: If you choose to include feta cheese, crumble it on top.
- Serve: Enjoy your refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad immediately.
Notes
Make ahead ingredients can be stored separately in the fridge for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg