Mandarin Orange Salad with Peanuts

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Mandarin Orange Salad with Peanuts is a delightful fusion of crisp veggies, juicy citrus, and a satisfying nutty crunch. Featuring a medley of mixed greens, shredded carrots, sweet mandarin orange segments, and vibrant red bell peppers, this salad is perfectly balanced with the earthy richness of dry-roasted peanuts and optional toasted sesame seeds. A zesty homemade dressing—made with olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger—ties it all together, adding a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is the perfect side dish or light entrée that’s gluten-free and packed with nutrients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a lively addition to your next gathering, this recipe will brighten up any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh, peeled and segmented)
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup Dry roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, toasted)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and mandarin orange segments.

Step 2

In a small frying pan over medium heat, lightly toast the sesame seeds (if using) until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds (if using) over the salad as a garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light entrée. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1344.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1837.7

Total Fat 122.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1366.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 104.4g
Protein 49.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522.9mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 3493.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 33.7%