Mandarin Orange Savory Salad

Summertime around our house means lots of salads, both as meals and as side dishes, lots of fruits and vegetables, and lots of refreshing ingredients.  When I was given the recipe for this mandarin orange savory salad, I knew my family would love it.  And they have … we ate it three times in one week!

This salad is light and refreshing and makes a perfect lunch-time meal {we added rolls and a summery drink on the side} or a healthy {and colorful} side dish for an evening meal.  With the versatile flavors, it’s the perfect complement to any main dish.

To make mandarin orange savory salad, you’ll need:

1/2 pound of spinach or another lettuce variety {I just used a full package}

1 can of Dole mandarin oranges

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives {I used one small can}

1/2 cup sliced red onion {I sliced it the first time but diced it the other two times … it blended into the salad a bit better that way and the kids actually ate it}

1/2 cup light balsamic vinaigrette

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

 

Combine the fresh spinach, drained mandarin oranges, black olives, and red onion in a bowl.

Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with feta cheese.

My mouth waters just thinking about this delicious savory salad.

I’m planning to make it again with a few variations: some sliced grilled chicken on top, sunflower seeds scattered throughout, or even a can of tropical fruit instead of oranges.

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For more delicious salad recipes, be sure to check out this delicious greek salad …

… southwestern chicken salad that makes a great summertime meal …

… and the best barbecue chicken cobb salad {that starts in the crockpot}.