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Delicious Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Delicious Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

This Delicious Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe is vibrant, fresh, and packed with flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 15 oz canned mandarin oranges drained or 4 fresh mandarins, peeled and sectioned
  • 1/4 c red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c goat cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 c sliced almonds
  • 1/2 c dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 T honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast for about 4-6 minutes or until fragrant.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine dressing ingredients and whisk well until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If dressing is too thick, add a small amount of water to thin out.
  4. Add desired amount of dressing to salad and toss just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 27g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with different cheeses or add ingredients like sliced apples or avocados for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container but keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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