Ingredients
– 10 ounces baby spinach
– 1 can (about 15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
– 4 fresh peeled and sectioned mandarins
– 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
– 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
– 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1/2 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
– Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Wash and dry 10 ounces of baby spinach to start with a clean, crisp base.
2-Prepare the mandarin oranges by draining 1 can (about 15 ounces) or peeling and sectioning 4 fresh ones.
3-Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles, 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, and 1/2 cup dried cranberries to the bowl.
4-In a separate small bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard until emulsified.
5-Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
6-Season with sea salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Last Step:
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🥜 Toast the almonds to enhance their flavor and crunch.
🍯 Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the dressing vegan.
🍗 Add grilled chicken, bacon, or other nuts for variety and extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 132mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 9mg