Description
Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully combines crunchy mixed greens, juicy mandarin oranges, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese. Drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning but also versatile enough for any meal occasion. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the mixed greens until blended.
- Gently fold in mandarin oranges, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg