Summer Salad Recipe 

Summer Salad Recipe 

Bright, refreshing, and packed with delicious flavors, this Summer Salad is the perfect addition to any meal. Combining crisp baby spinach or mixed greens with sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy walnuts, creamy feta cheese, tangy onions, and chewy dried cranberries, this salad offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. 

The homemade orange vinaigrette brings everything together while adding a light, citrusy finish. 

Whether served as a side dish for a family dinner, a holiday gathering, or enjoyed as a light lunch, this colorful salad is easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients. Check out the recipe below: 

Salad Ingredients 

• 6 cups fresh baby spinach or mixed spring greens 

• 1 can (15 oz can) mandarin oranges, drained 

• ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted if preferred 

• ¼ cup crumbled feta 

• ¼ cup sliced red onion or green onions 

• ½ cup dried cranberries 

Vinaigrette Ingredients 

• ⅓ cup olive oil 

• 2 tablespoons orange juice 

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

• 1 tablespoon honey 

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

• A pinch of salt and black pepper 

Instructions 

• Mix the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl or shake them in a closed jar. 

• Assemble: Place the greens in a large bowl. Top with the drained mandarin oranges, walnuts, onion, cheese, and cranberries. 

• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.