Samantha Nicole “Orange” ya glad you opened this recipe? If you aren’t overjoyed yet, once you try this Easy Mandarin Orange Salad, you sure will be! It’s super simple and filled with all the good stuff, like healthy mixed greens, juicy mandarins, tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese. The citrusy, tangy dressing brings some sweetness with a little tartness that just works! Only smiles and happiness come around when Easy Mandarin Orange Salad is in your salad bowl! Get ready for some joy!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, for serving
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, the oranges, the dried cranberries, and the pecans.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, add the olive oil, the orange juice, the apple cider vinegar, the honey, the Dijon mustard, the shallots, the salt, and the pepper and whisk until it is smooth.
Step 3 –Drizzle 1/2 cup of the dressing over the salad, then gently toss to coat.
Step 4 –Serve the salad sprinkled with the feta cheese and drizzled with the remaining dressing.
