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This fresh mandarin orange salad is the perfect light side dish for summer BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. Made with crisp greens, juicy oranges, crunchy almonds, and a simple homemade dressing.

Mandarin Orange Salad

This fresh mandarin orange salad is light, colorful, and full of bright citrus flavor. Made with crisp greens, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and a simple homemade dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, brunches, and summer gatherings.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 can mandarin orange segments drained
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin oranges, almonds, red onion, cucumber, dried cranberries, and cheese.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  4. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Toast the almonds for extra flavor and crunch.
Drain the mandarin oranges well before adding them to the salad.
For best texture, add the dressing just before serving.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this salad into a complete meal.