Mandarin Orange Salad
Indulge in the freshness of this vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad, a delightful blend of spinach, crumbled goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all drizzled with a luscious orange honey vinaigrette. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for any meal—be it a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or a refreshing addition to your brunch spread. With its bright colors and appealing textures, this salad will impress guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz Fresh spinach (or spring mix)
- 1 15-oz can Mandarin oranges (no sugar added; drained; ~1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 1/3 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Orange Honey
- 1/8 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, layer fresh spinach as the base.
- Top with drained mandarin oranges, followed by crumbled goat cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts and dried cranberries on top.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange honey, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the spinach.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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