Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
A vibrant salad with sweet mandarins, creamy goat cheese, and a honey balsamic dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 10 oz Baby spinach washed and ready
- 1 can Mandarin oranges about 15 oz, drained; or 4 fresh mandarins peeled and sectioned
- ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Goat cheese crumbles
- ½ cup Sliced almonds
- ½ cup Dried cranberries
- ½ cup Olive oil for the dressing base
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons Honey to taste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard for gentle heat
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine baby spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, goat cheese, almonds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Toss lightly.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the honey balsamic dressing over the salad mix. Toss gently to coat.
- Optionally refrigerate for up to an hour to blend flavors, or serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for a fresh salad or refrigerate for deeper flavor blending. Enjoy as a side or light main dish.