Description
Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing blend of sweet mandarin oranges, crisp greens, and crunchy nuts. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash spinach under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, layer spinach as the base.
- Gently fold in mandarin oranges and cranberries; top with walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving; toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg