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Mandarin Orange Salad

Refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad with Spinach and Arugula

This vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad combines fresh greens with sweet mandarin oranges for a delicious side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Greens
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups arugula
Fruits and Nuts
  • 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
Seasonings and Dressing
  • flaky sea salt pinch
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, arugula, mandarins, walnuts, and cranberries.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, orange juice, honey, poppy seeds, and mustard. Slowly pour in oil while whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan and a pinch of sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out walnuts for pecans or add crumbled feta for a tangy twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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