This salad is chock full of goodies - Mandarin oranges, bacon, toasted pecans and avocados and tossed with a delightful citrus vinaigrette
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Salad
1bag10 ounce mixed salad greens - I prefer the baby lettuces, but use whatever you like
2cans11 ounce each Mandarin oranges, drained
1/2cupcooked chopped bacon
1cupsliced red onionor 2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (green part only)
1/2cupfeta cheese
1avocadothinly sliced
Dressing
1/4cupwhite balsamic pear infused vinegarI use the Alessi brand, but you can use whatever brand of fruit flavored balsamic vinegar you'd like
1/4cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
1/4cupextra virgin olive oildon't use light
1 1/2teaspoonDijon mustard
1/8teaspoonsalt
a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. (This can be made days in advance. Bring to room temperature before using Note - this dressing recipe makes more than you'll need for this quantity of salad, but the leftovers will keep for weeks in the fridge.)
Toss mixed greens in a bowl with desired amount of dressing.
Place salad in a serving bowl or plate salad on individual plates, if desired.
Top with oranges, bacon, onions, avocado and feta. Drizzle with a small additional amount of dressing to coat toppings. Enjoy!