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Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges - theamazingfood

Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges

Elevate your meals with a refreshing Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges that captures vibrant flavors and delightful textures. This salad is a perfect blend of sweet mandarin oranges, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, dinner side, or a potluck dish. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it brings nutrition and taste to the forefront with fresh spinach and nutrient-rich ingredients. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables, this salad promises to brighten any meal!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 15 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry. Drain mandarin oranges and ensure they are patted dry.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, goat cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
  5. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking necessary
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Feel free to customize by adding grilled chicken or swapping nuts.

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