Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Mandarin Orange Salad, a delightful medley that pairs sweet citrus with crunchy almonds and tangy dressing. Perfect for any occasion—from picnics to potlucks—this salad is not only visually striking but also packed with nutrients. With its refreshing taste and easy preparation, you can whip it up in just 10 minutes! Enjoy this nutritious dish as a light lunch, a side for grilled meats, or an elegant starter at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10-ounce bag spring mix or spinach
- 11-ounce can mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (or walnuts/pecans)
- 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider recommended)
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine spring mix or spinach, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the frozen orange juice concentrate, orange zest, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, poppyseeds, and salt until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness or store dressing separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg