Mandarin, Feta & Candied Pecan Salad
Step 1: Peel the mandarins and separate them into segments.
Step 2: Add the mixed salad greens to a large serving bowl.
Step 3: Top with the mandarin segments, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, candied or toasted pecans and dried cranberries.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh mandarin juice, apple cider vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard.
Step 5: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Step 6: Whisk the vinaigrette until well combined.
Step 7: Drizzle the honey-citrus vinaigrette over the salad.
Step 8: Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9: Serve immediately.
IGA Tip
For extra mandarin flavour, zest one of the mandarins before peeling it and add a small amount of zest to the vinaigrette. Add the dressing immediately before serving to help keep the greens crisp.
Directions
Step 1: Peel the mandarins and separate them into segments.
Step 2: Add the mixed salad greens to a large serving bowl.
Step 3: Top with the mandarin segments, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, candied or toasted pecans and dried cranberries.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh mandarin juice, apple cider vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard.
Step 5: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Step 6: Whisk the vinaigrette until well combined.
Step 7: Drizzle the honey-citrus vinaigrette over the salad.
Step 8: Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9: Serve immediately.
IGA Tip
For extra mandarin flavour, zest one of the mandarins before peeling it and add a small amount of zest to the vinaigrette. Add the dressing immediately before serving to help keep the greens crisp.
