Description
This Mandarin Orange Salad offers a burst of flavor with mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and a light citrus dressing. Ideal for a quick meal or a healthy side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 5 ounces (150 g) mixed greens, or just baby spinach
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) mandarin oranges
- ¼ cup (25 g) almond flakes
- ¼ cup (25 g) cranberries
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn by hand
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, roughly chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the dressing. In a medium jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and chia seeds. Whisk thoroughly until everything is blended well.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed greens along with mandarin oranges, almond flakes, cranberries, basil, and mint.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the dressing sit for a few minutes before using.
Feel free to add additional toppings like cheese or nuts to enhance the salad.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg