Mandarin Orange Salad

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

📝 Ingredients

• 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
• 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. 1In 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. 2Assemble the Salad: To a large bowl add spring mix, mandarin oranges, cranberries, green onions, candied pecans and goat cheese.
3. 3Serve with dressing on the side.