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Bowl of cranberry mandarin orange salad with fork and spoon.

Mandarin Orange Salad

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Bowl
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Mandarin Orange Cranberry Salad is a quick recipe with the perfect balance of sweet and savory, plus a satisfying crunch from pecans!


Ingredients

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Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry rosemary
  • salt & pepper to taste

Mandarin Orange Salad:

  • 6 oz. of spring mix
  • 11oz. can of mandarin orange in orange juice, drained
  • 1/2 cup of candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup diced green onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.  Whisk until completely combined and emulsified. (oil and vinegar no longer separate)
  2. Assemble the Salad: To a large bowl add spring mix, mandarin oranges, cranberries, green onions, candied pecans and goat cheese.
  3. Serve with dressing on the side.

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