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Mandarin Orange Salad
5 from 3 votes

Mandarin Orange Salad

This delicious Mandarin orange salad is a mix of oranges, apples, cheese, nuts and dried fruit tossed together in a homemade citrus dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salad:
  • 4 cups spring salad mix
  • 10 ounces mandarin orange in lite syrup
  • ½ cup almond sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup goat cheese
  • 1 apple cut into slices
  • 1/2 cup Citrus Dressing
Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons Mandarin Orange juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. Add the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt into a bowl. Use an immersion blender or whisk to blend together.
  2. Add the olive oil to the juices and blend on high (or whisk quickly) until the mixture is emulsified (thoroughly blended together so it doesn’t separate).
  3. Add the poppy seeds to the dressing and stir.
  4. Assemble your salad ingredients, salad greens, mandarin oranges, almonds, dried cranberries, apple, and goat cheese, in a large bowl.
  5. Drizzle with half of the dressing and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
  6. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

  • The citrus dressing recipe makes approximately 1 3/4 cups. You will only use 1/2 cup for your salad. Store the remaining in a mason jar in your refrigerator until you are ready to use. 
  • The nutritional value is calculated for 4 side salad servings of the salad. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 181mg (8%) Potassium 329mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 1703IU (34%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Potassium 329mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 1703IU 34%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.