Nonie's Mandarin Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, Nonie's Mandarin Salad is the ultimate fusion of sweet and tangy in every bite. This quick-to-prepare recipe features a crisp blend of romaine lettuce and baby spinach, complemented by juicy mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onions, and the delightful crunch of slivered almonds. Dried cranberries add a touch of tart sweetness, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this colorful salad is a show-stopping addition to your weeknight dinners, potlucks, or celebratory feasts. Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish or a light meal, Nonie's Mandarin Salad delivers freshness and flavor in every forkful.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Cranberries (dried)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine it with the baby spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the drained mandarin oranges, thinly sliced red onion, slivered almonds, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Nonie's Mandarin Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1493.7

Total Fat 91.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 944.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 119.2g
Protein 26.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 475.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2066.3mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 41.2%