Description
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad, a perfect blend of juicy mandarin segments, crisp greens, and crunchy nuts. This easy-to-make salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal addition to any gathering or weeknight dinner. Experience the delightful fusion of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse and dry mixed salad greens thoroughly.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Toast walnuts or pecans in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, sliced onion, toasted nuts, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg