Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Experience a burst of flavor with the Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges. This vibrant dish combines fresh spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds to create a refreshing salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, serving it at a potluck, or presenting it at a spring gathering, this salad is sure to impress. The delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors will please your palate while providing essential nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants. With its quick preparation time and stunning presentation, this salad is both delicious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 15 oz mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup almonds (toasted in a dry skillet until fragrant)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the spinach. Slice the red onion thinly.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, red onion, goat cheese, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg