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Refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

A bright mandarin orange salad featuring mixed greens, mandarin orange segments, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
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You will make this bright and easy Mandarin Orange Salad featuring crisp greens, crunchy nuts, and a homemade citrus vinaigrette. It is a perfect side dish for summer meals or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups mixed greens (spinach or spring mix)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup reserved mandarin orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (good for meal planning)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the reserved mandarin orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, drained mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sliced red onion, feta cheese (if using), and dried cranberries.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
  5. Gently toss the salad until all components are lightly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To make this salad a main course, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • If you prefer a sweeter salad, increase the honey in the dressing by one teaspoon.
  • For a creamy orange salad variation, add 1/4 cup of poppy seeds to the vinaigrette.

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