Mandarin Orange Salad

5 from 3 votes

This Mandarin Orange Salad is bejeweled with the best produce fall and winter have to offer, like fresh citrus, apples, pomegranate, and dried cranberries. Tossed in a crowd-pleasing orange poppyseed vinaigrette, it’s a satisfying main dish or a vibrant holiday side.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish, sides

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: mandarin orange salad, orange salad

Servings:

Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

For the dressing:

2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
2 tsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp poppy seeds
pinch salt
pinch black pepper

For the salad:

5 oz mixed greens
2 mandarin oranges
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
1 apple sliced
2 tbsp goat cheese plus more to taste

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Instructions

Start by making the dressing: whisk the vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, honey, mustard, poppyseeds, salt, and pepper together in a glass measuring cup or bowl; set aside.
Add the mixed greens to a large mixing bowl, then add the oranges, cranberries, almonds, pomegranate seeds, apples, and goat cheese and gently toss.
Wait to add the dressing until you’re ready to serve, but once ready, pour the dressing overtop and toss with kitchen tongs. Serve directly from the bowl, or transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.

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