Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Mandarin Orange Salad, featuring vibrant greens, juicy mandarin oranges, and a delightful dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal!
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
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and chia seeds in a medium jar. Whisk until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, mandarin oranges, almond flakes, cranberries, basil, and mint.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly. Serve the salad immediately.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, toast the almond flakes lightly before adding them to the salad.
Feel free to substitute the mixed greens with your favorite greens like arugula or kale.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg