Easy Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe (Healthy & Gut-Friendly)
A refreshing, gut-friendly citrus salad featuring fresh mandarins, greens, and a light poppy seed dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Sharp Chef's Knife For segmenting mandarins and slicing vegetables
- 1 Cutting Board Preferred one with juice grooves for citrus prep
- 1 Large Salad Bowl For tossing and serving the salad
- 1 Small Bowl or Mason Jar For whisking/mixing the dressing
- 1 Whisk or Fork To emulsify the dressing ingredients
- 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate dressing measurements
Ingredients
- 4-5 pieces Fresh Mandarin Oranges peeled and segmented
- 2 Cups Mixed Greens Spinach or Arugula
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 Cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp Walnuts or Almonds chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Honey optional
- 1/2 tsp Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Wash and dry them gently and put them in a big salad bowl.
- Peel mandarins and separate into segments, removing seeds. Scatter over greens.
- Top with sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped nuts.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds. Shake until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently and enjoy.
A sharp knife is essential for cleanly segmenting mandarins without crushing them
Notes
For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
To boost protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Fresh mandarins are preferred for lower sugar content compared to canned syrup versions. If you're new to citrus prep, check out our guide on [how to peel mandarin oranges] for detailed techniques!"
Fresh mandarins are preferred for lower sugar content compared to canned syrup versions. If you're new to citrus prep, check out our guide on [how to peel mandarin oranges] for detailed techniques!"