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Mandarin Orange Salad

This mandarin orange salad is mixed greens with juicy orange slices, dried cranberries, feta cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade dressing. A quick and easy salad that's a fresh and colorful complement to chicken and seafood dishes. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 6 cups mixed spring greens
  • 11 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon shallot minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the salad
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  1. Place the mixed greens, oranges, dried cranberries and pecans in a large bowl.
For the dressing
  1. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle 1/2 cup of the dressing over the salad, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over.
  3. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the salad, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use fresh oranges such as clementines instead of the canned oranges.
  • Be sure to toss the salad gently so that the oranges don't break into smaller pieces.
  • This salad is best when served immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 48mg (2%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 366IU (7%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 366IU 7%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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