Mandarin Orange Salad with Almonds
Made with a refreshing honey citrus dressing and fresh produce, this mandarin orange salad is a filling recipe full of vitamins, nutrients, protein, and flavor! Serve it on its own for a light lunch or dinner or as a side with all your favorite main dishes.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
For the honey citrus dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey or agave
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ginger
For the salad:
- 6 cups spring mix or lettuce blend of choice
- 8 - 10 mandarin oranges aka clementines, or 2 15 oz cans
- 1/ cup slivered almonds
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup red onion slices
- 1 cup parmesan cheese thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a jar or cup, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, orange juice, sea salt, and ginger. You can do this with a spoon or if you have a lid to your cup, shake vigorously to mix. Set aside while you assemble the salad.
- Add the spring mix to a large salad bowl. Peel the mandarin oranges and sprinkle them on top of the salad along with the slivered almonds, cranberries, and red onions.
- Pour the honey citrus dressing over the salad and toss well with salad utensils to distribute the dressing.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the salad and gently toss before serving.
Notes
Storing: This salad will keep for up to two days in the fridge without dressing. When ready to enjoy, spoon the salad into individual bowls and drizzle the dressing over top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1201IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 0.4mg