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Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

This vibrant Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing combines fresh ingredients for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 1 can mandarin oranges (approx. 15 oz) drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled or feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add washed baby spinach.
  3. Gently fold in mandarin oranges and red onion slices.
  4. Sprinkle in toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 20g

Notes

This salad can be customized with different cheeses, fruits, or proteins. Just drizzle the dressing shortly before serving for the freshest taste.

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