Mandarin Orange Salad
A burst of vibrant flavors awaits in this refreshing mandarin orange salad! Crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin segments, crunchy cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese come together in a tangy dressing that will brighten any meal. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light lunch, this salad is not just delicious but visually stunning. Whip it up in minutes and enjoy the delightful symphony of tastes that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup fresh mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and mandarin oranges.
- Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onion and crumbled feta over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg