Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad, a refreshing blend of fresh spinach, juicy mandarin orange segments, and the perfect crunch of sliced almonds. Enhanced with the tangy-sweet bite of red onions and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad strikes a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar, it’s a healthy and flavorful option that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a holiday table centerpiece, this easy spinach salad is a must-try for lovers of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh segments)
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss until the spinach and other ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve the salad immediately, garnished with extra sliced almonds or feta cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(593.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.0

Total Fat 72.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1454.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 20.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 553.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1303.7mg	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: 68.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 23.3%