Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad, combining sweet mandarins, crunchy greens, and tangy dressing for a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 cups mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash spinach thoroughly and dry completely to prevent sogginess.
- Peel and segment the mandarins.
- Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, mandarin segments, onion slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider mixing in strawberries or pomegranate seeds. You can substitute spinach with arugula or mixed greens based on your preference.