Crunchy Almond Mandarin Salad
This crunchy and refreshing almond mandarin salad is the perfect way to brighten up your day. With a combination of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was craving something light and refreshing. I had some leftover mixed greens in the fridge, and I wanted to use them up. I also had some sliced almonds, canned mandarin oranges, and red onion. I diced up an avocado and tossed everything together with a balsamic vinaigrette. The result was a delicious and satisfying salad that I've been making ever since.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Sliced almonds
- Canned mandarin oranges
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Avocado, diced
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced almonds, mandarin oranges, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Why It Works
- The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this salad is what makes it so special.
- The crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the mandarin oranges provide a nice contrast to the bitterness of the red onion.
- The avocado adds a creamy richness to the salad, and the balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together.