Description
Mandarin Orange Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor. Featuring sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy mixed greens, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this salad transforms any meal into a delightful experience. Perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches, it’s quick to prepare and easily customizable. Enjoy the joy of fresh ingredients and colorful presentation in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Slice the cucumber and red onion; soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, mandarin oranges (drained if using canned), cucumber slices, red onion, cranberries, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, garnishing with extra cranberries or feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg