Autumn Kale Salad with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette
October 24, 2017
Break out this HEALTHY Autumn Kale Salad with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette for lunch or a side accompaniment to any main entree.
Hand, foot, and mouth has officially struck our household. I was praying and wishing for a miracle that we would bypass this awful virus with our youngest. Unfortunately, he started showing up with bumps on Saturday. If you’ve had a loved one with hfm, you know just how bad it can get for the little ones. Weston can’t drink or eat because of all the sores in his mouth. Our house is filled with a Lysol/thieves spray combination… my candles are overpowered now.
Now is the best time to load up on healthy greens and some extra vitamin c provided by the mandarins. This Autumn Kale Salad with a homemade Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette is the perfect combo for extra nutrients. It consists of kale, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, mandarin slices and a homemade mandarin orange vinaigrette. You can also pair it with any vinaigrette of your choice, but this one is easy to make with only four ingredients needed.
ENJOY ~ Meagan
Autumn Kale Salad with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 6 ounces kale
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 4 mandarin oranges, slices
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Combine all salad ingredients into a bowl and set aside. For the dressing: Place all ingredients into a bowl/jar. Whisk and then pour over the salad.
Other salad options:
Autumn Salad In A Jar
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad – Little Spice Jar
Asian Almond Slaw Salad – Aggie’s Kitchen
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Oh no, that sounds awful!! I hope Weston is better soon! I actually feel myself getting sick (hopefully just a cold!) and need to load up on healthy salads like this one!!
I made this for the first time a few months ago. My family turned their noses up, but I said they needed to try it. Afterward, I told them they couldn’t have anymore, because the rest was mine – then they complained because they couldn’t have more. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this salad. Never thought I would be a kale person, but here we are!
The Autumn Kale Salad with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette is a delightful and nutritious dish that captures the essence of fall. Featuring hearty kale, crunchy sliced almonds, and sweet dried cranberries, it offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors. The homemade vinaigrette, made with mandarin juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, adds a refreshing zest. With just five minutes of prep time, this salad is easy to make and a fantastic choice for a healthy lunch or side dish. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and health benefits in every bite!