Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

A platter of mandarin orange salad with extra dressing on the side.

Full of bright and fresh flavors, this zesty mandarin orange salad comes together quickly and easily! I love the tangy flavors from the citrus and goat cheese, and the crunchy texture of the apples, almonds, and mixed greens. They pair wonderfully together, and you can easily turn this side salad into a full meal!

Course Salad

Cuisine Healthy

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 466kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the Salad Dressing:

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup orange juice or juiced mandarin oranges
½ to 1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons oil

For the Salad:

8 cups mixed baby greens (5-ounces)
2 cups mandarin orange segments (from about 4-5 mandarin oranges)
⅓ cup dried cranberries
2 large apples thinly sliced
½ cup almonds slivered
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

Make the dressing by adding the Dijon mustard, orange juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil to a bowl and mixing them together, or shake it in an airtight mason jar.
Toss the mixed greens, mandarin orange segments, dried cranberries, apples, and almonds together.
Top with crumbled goat cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.

Notes

Between the fresh fruit and the cheese, I recommend serving this salad fresh. The salad will likely wilt if stored for too long.

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