Name: Mandarin Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: FOR THE ORANGE DRESSING:; ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or mandarin juice); ½–1 teaspoon orange zest; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; FOR THE SALAD:; 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spring mix, red leaf lettuce, baby spinach or baby kale, arugula, or a blend); ½ cup candied pecans or lightly toasted pecans; 4–6 mandarin oranges (peeled and separated into sections) or 2 cans mandarin oranges drained; 2 small avocados (peeled, pitted and diced); ½ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries; ½ cup crumbled feta; ¼ cup sliced shallots or red onion

Description

A refreshing salad featuring sweet mandarins, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, and a light vinaigrette, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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FOR THE ORANGE DRESSING:
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or mandarin juice)
½–1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 small clove garlic, minced or grated
½ teaspoon dried thyme
FOR THE SALAD:
6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spring mix, red leaf lettuce, baby spinach or baby kale, arugula, or a blend)
½ cup candied pecans or lightly toasted pecans
4–6 mandarin oranges (peeled and separated into sections) or 2 cans mandarin oranges drained
2 small avocados (peeled, pitted and diced)
½ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup sliced shallots or red onion

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Instructions

Prepare the oranges by peeling and segmenting them, removing any seeds and membranes. If using canned mandarins, drain thoroughly and pat dry.
Chop the other salad components: dice the avocados, slice the shallots thinly, and crumble the feta if necessary. Toast or candy the pecans if needed.
Make the dressing by whisking or shaking all dressing ingredients until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Assemble the salad by gently tossing the greens with the shallots, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, feta, mandarin segments, and avocado.
Dress the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to top it as they prefer.

Notes

For a heartier meal, consider adding shredded rotisserie chicken or quinoa. Store dressing and salad components separately for longer freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg