Description
This Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring mixed greens, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette dressing. It offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect as a light lunch or a side salad.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed greens, 1 cup drained mandarin oranges, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make this salad a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite nuts or cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
