Description
Fresh and vibrant, the Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is a delightful blend that brightens any meal. This quick and easy salad features tender baby spinach, juicy mandarins, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds, all combined with a luscious honey balsamic dressing. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side at gatherings. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner or a summer picnic, this salad is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 can mandarin oranges (approx. 15 oz) (drained, or 4 fresh mandarins, peeled and sectioned)
- 1/4 c red onion thinly sliced
- ½ c goat cheese crumbles
- ½ c sliced almonds
- ½ c dried cranberries
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 1–2 T honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 4-6 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, mandarin oranges (drained if canned), red onion, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg