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Mandarin Orange Salad

Delicious Mandarin Orange Salad with Spinach and Arugula Recipe

A vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad featuring baby spinach, arugula, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 can mandarin oranges 11 oz, drained
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • flaky sea salt pinch, for topping

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, arugula, mandarins, walnuts, and cranberries.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, orange juice, honey, poppy seeds, and mustard. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking until incorporated. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or fruits as desired. For a creamy texture, consider adding avocado or feta cheese.

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