Refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful mandarin orange salad. Bursting with juicy mandarins, crisp mixed greens, and a hint of tangy feta cheese, this salad is not just a dish; it’s a celebration of freshness! Perfect for picnics or light meals, it brings friends and family together, making every gathering memorable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mandarin oranges (about 4–5 medium mandarins)
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Peel mandarin oranges and separate into segments; remove any seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese; toss gently.
- Fold in mandarin segments carefully to keep them intact.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated in dressing. Serve immediately in chilled bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg