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Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Delicious Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

This Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is a colorful and delicious dish that brightens any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6-8 ounces baby spinach fresh
  • 11 ounces canned mandarin oranges drained
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries Craisins
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dry roasted sunflower kernels
Honey Balsamic Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin with fresh baby spinach and rinse it under cold water. Dry thoroughly to keep it crisp.
  2. Combine baby spinach, dried cranberries, and drained mandarin oranges in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil to create the dressing.
  4. Pour the honey balsamic dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and top with crumbled goat cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with additional ingredients like grilled chicken or nuts for extra crunch.

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