Mandarin Orange Salad
Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, this mandarin orange salad is topped with crunchy almonds and a homemade orange dressing. It's an easy way to add fresh color to any table!
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) bag spring mix (or spinach)
- 1 (11-ounce) can can mandarin oranges
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds (can use walnuts or pecans as well)
Orange Dressing
- ¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate (don't add water)
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the spring mix, mandarin oranges, cranberries, and almonds until combined.
Orange Dressing
- In a mason jar, add 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoon sugar, 1 Tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Shake until well combined. Add 1 teaspoon poppyseeds and shake just before serving.
- Pour dressing over the salad. Toss until well coated.
Notes
Variations: This recipe is easy to customize. Here are some over veggies you can toss in:
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced avocado
- Diced tomatoes
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 296mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 936IU, Vitamin C: 43mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
