Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad

This spinach salad is an old family favorite; Even the salad haters in our family LOVE this! That includes my son in  law who usually only eat things that are between 2 slices of bread. With feta, mandarin oranges, and bacon – who wouldn’t love it? This spinach salad is a winner for everybody, and comes together quickly and easily. 

You can add some crunchy romaine or even switch out the bacon to chicken to change it up.  It’s a good, gotta be in your recipe box, kinda salad. You can even save the dressing to dip chicken in!

NOTES & TIPS:  You will not use all the dressing.  Add a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired amount and careful not to over-do.    DO NOT toss until you are ready to serve…this salad wilts quickly!

Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad

This zesty and fresh salad is quick to make, and definitely delicious! A true easy and healthy recipe, you'll love the homemade dressing and the salty sweet combination of the oranges and feta cheese together. Yum!

4.86 from 7 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

• Dressing
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Salad
• 8 cups packed spinach leaves (prewashed bag type)
• 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled Bacon pieces
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 - 11 oz can Mandarin oranges well drained

Instructions

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small container or jar. Shake, shake, shake and put in the fridge to chill. 30 minutes should do it.
• Combine all salad ingredients. Toss with a few tablespoons of dressing and serve! (you will not use alls the dressing - just add a tablespoon at a time). Do not toss until you are ready to eat...this salad wilts quickly1

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5705IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1.9mg