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!

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Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

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!

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 people

: 375 kcal

: LaughingSpatula.com

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

1. 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.
2. 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 Facts

Spinach, Bacon, Feta and Mandarin Orange Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 Calories from Fat 324

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 36g 55%

Saturated Fat 26g 130%

Cholesterol 18mg 6%

Sodium 613mg 26%

Potassium 357mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 7g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 114.1%

Vitamin C 20.4%

Calcium 15.7%

Iron 10.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.