Learn how to make a beautiful and tasty green salad recipe with mandarin orange dressing that works equally well for impressing guests or delicious everyday meals.
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Here’s a colorful green salad recipe with a mandarin orange dressing that is full of delicious flavor!
Throw in any or all of your favorite veggies!
Why I Love this Recipe
This yummy recipe is from my friend Jenny. Vegan is Jenny’s jam. This salad is a vegetarian dream. There’s a little bit of everything healthy going on here.
However, this green salad still works if you require some animal protein on your plate. It stands alone, beautifully served with croissants, muffins, or banana bread.
Alternatively, add a protein on the side, such as grilled chicken, steak, or ribs.
This rainbow-colored showstopper is perfect for a party, potluck, or hosting of any kind. It’s a great salad for guests because you can get creative and customize it as you make it.
If you prefer a low-maintenance lifestyle as I do, meal prep the salad ingredients for yourself on the weekend and enjoy it for lunch or dinner all week.
No cooking is required, just a little chopping. I use this vegetable chopper to make it fast and easy. (affiliate link)
Salad Ingredients
Here’s what Jenny tossed in her salad today. Starting at the top of the plate below, going clockwise:
Veggie Selections
Spring Mix Lettuce (for the salad base)
Red Onion
Yellow Pepper
Red Pepper
Orange Pepper
Cucumber
Carrots
Feta
Pecans
Dressing Ingredients
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Garlic
Mandarin oranges
Salt and Pepper
This salad is so easy to customize. Below are additional ideas to make it your own:
Nuts
Pistachios
Walnuts
Cashews
Dried Cranberries
Cheese
Blue Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Goat Cheese
More Veggies Ideas
Avocado
Broccoli
Jicama
Tomatoes
FAQ
What are the best greens for salads?
The best greens for salads offer a mix of flavors, textures, and nourishing benefits. Popular choices include mixed greens, which combine varieties like baby lettuce, baby greens, romaine, and arugula for a diverse taste. For this recipe, you’ll want to complement the citrusy flavors of the dressing. Consider using a spring mix for a combination of textures.
What are the best vegetables to put in a salad?
The best vegetables for salads bring freshness, color, and nutritional value to your recipe. Classic choices include cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, which add sweetness and crunch. Carrots are slightly sweet and earthy, while red onions contribute a savory kick. Of course, the best vegetables for salads depend on personal taste, and mixing different combinations creates a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
Expert Tips
One of Jenny’s secret salad ingredients is in her kitchen equipment. She uses this awesome veggie chopper (affiliate link) to make easy and fast work out of what could be a very time-consuming task.
It’s an investment, but I saw it in action and ordered one very similar. I love it! I am listing mine also and another one that gets great reviews. (affiliate links below)
There is something about chopping that I dread, so this definitelymakes it more fun and FAST! Check out and compare these food choppers: Mueller Pro vegetable chopper, this Hand vegetable chopper, or Jenny’s awesome chopper.
More Healthy Recipes
Below are two more delicious vegan salad recipes you should try on the site. These are 2 of my top 10 go-to summer salads!
Summer Spinach Salad
Zoodle Salad with Thai Peanut Sauce
Find more nutritious and wholesome recipe ideas below.
Spinach Quiche with Sundried Tomatoes
Chocolate and Banana Protein Shake
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Recipe
At long last, here is the flavorful recipe.
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Green Salad Recipe with Mandarin Orange Dressing
- Author: Cindy Munson
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Here’s a delicious salad, that is just beautiful, perfect on its own for hosting friends, complementing a dinner with the family, or for your very own daily dose of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon juice of one plastic container of mandarin oranges
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Salad Ingredient choose your favorites
red onion, sliced
red, yellow, and orange peppers, chopped
cucumbers, sliced
carrots, chopped
pecans
feta cheese
Instructions
Dressing
Whisk first 4 dressing ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper.
Salad
Choose what you love and take advantage of what is in season. Customize the salad, using your favorite lettuce, vegetables, and nuts. Ideas might include spinach, arugula or spring mix. Add sliced red onion, red, yellow, and orange peppers, cucumbers, and carrots, as pictured. Gently fold in tomatoes and mandarin orange slices. and cheese of your choice. Top with pecans and cheese of your choice.
Notes
Storage. Store the dressing and salad ingredients separately in the refrigerator to enjoy them all week without getting wilted.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salad recipe, Romaine Lettuce, Dressing Ingredients, Balsamic vinegar, Mandarin oranges, Everyday, Easy, Entertaining
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I hope you will make one of these delicious salads to enjoy or make for your next gathering with friends! If you do, please let me know in the comment box below.
Wishing you spectacular SALAD days ahead. Be sure to subscribe or follow me on social media for more inspiration!
xo,
Cindy
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