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Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

A refreshing salad featuring fresh spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 6 cups fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts.
  2. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.

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