Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, and a flavorful teriyaki dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, red onion, shredded carrots, and feta cheese if using.
- Drizzle the teriyaki dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the salad.
- Substitute the mandarin oranges with fresh strawberries or apple slices for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg