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Mandarin Orange Salad

A delightful and refreshing salad featuring sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens Use fresh mixed greens like spinach or arugula for added flavor.
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds Toast the sliced almonds in a pan for enhanced crunch.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled You can also experiment with goat cheese or mozzarella.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge, but consume within a day to avoid soggy greens. Keep the dressing separate if storing.