Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Light and healthy and full of flavor and texture, this recipe for spinach salad with mandarin oranges will make a perfect meal!
Ingredients
- 1 bag baby spinach Approximately 6-8 ounces
- 1 can canned mandarin oranges, drained Approximately 11 ounces
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
- 1 Tbsp dry roasted sunflower kernels
Instructions
- Begin with fresh baby spinach. This leafy green is packed with iron and comes thoroughly washed, which makes it so simple to just open and pour.
- Add dried cranberries (Craisins) to the baby spinach.
- Next, add some natural sweetness. Drain and rinse 1 can of mandarin orange segments. I usually purchase them in either water or light syrup.
- Sprinkle with sunflower kernels a salty crunch.
- Finally, top with fresh goat crumbled cheese.
Notes
This salad is best served with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
If you would like to dress the salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, toss the baby spinach with the dressing before adding the remaining ingredients.
You can add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon on top to make this a substantial meal.