Mandarin Orange Salad

A fresh mixed greens salad topped with slices of mandarin oranges and chopped nuts, accompanied by a side of dressing.

5 from 5 votes

Drizzled with an easy, sweet orange dressing this mandarin orange salad has a pop of flavor in every bite. With juicy bits of orange paired with sweet, crunchy almonds you’ll be hard-pressed not to make it again and again.

Prep Time15

Course: Salad Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Laura

Ingredients

Salad:

½ cup almonds sliced
2 Tablespoons sugar
5 oz. spring mix
3-4 green onions sliced
8.5 ounces can mandarin oranges drained
½ cup craisins raisins, or goji berries

Dressing:

1/3 cup orange juice about 2 oranges worth
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons sugar or honey
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

Heat a small, heavy bottomed pan over medium heat until piping hot
Add almonds and 2 tablespoons of sugar, and stir constantly until sugar has melted and coated the almonds
Continue cooking until lightly toasted
Remove from heat immediately, and set aside to cool
In a small jar, combine dressing ingredients, top with lid, and shake until combined, Alternatively, combine them in a bowl and whisk together
Place spring mix, green onions, craisins, oranges, and almonds in a bowl, drizzle with dressing, and serve.

Notes

Note: I would actually only combine as much salad as you’ll eat in one sitting, or combine on each individual plate in order to keep the almonds from getting soggy.
Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 3-4 minutes

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