Description
Brighten your meal with this vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad, featuring juicy mandarin segments, crisp mixed greens, and a delightful crunch from toasted nuts. This refreshing dish is perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch, offering a balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave your taste buds singing. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mandarin oranges, segmented
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the greens by rinsing mixed greens under cold water; dry thoroughly.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- Gently peel the mandarin oranges into segments.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red onion, mandarin segments, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg