Mandarin Orange SaladBy Maria LichtyPublished on March 12, 2025View RecipePin Recipe0This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Quick Summary This Mandarin Orange Salad with delicate butter lettuce, sweet candied pistachios, creamy avocado, feta cheese, green onion, fresh mint, and a simple citrus poppy seed dressing is refreshing, delicious, and beautiful to serve.

Pin this now to find it laterPin It Fresh, Bright, & Full of Flavor! I love a GOOD salad with lots of flavors and textures and this Mandarin Orange Salad checks all of the boxes and then some! This salad is like a burst of sunshine in every bite.Tender butter lettuce is topped with juicy mandarin oranges, smooth avocado slices, creamy feta cheese, and candied pistachios.Yes, candied pistachios! Sweet, crunchy, and slightly salty, they add a pop of texture that takes this salad to the next level.

I also like to add fresh mint for a cool and refreshing note.Now, let’s talk about the citrus poppy seed dressing.It’s sweet, tangy, and has just the right amount of zing.

It’s easy to whisk up and brings out the best flavors in the salad.This fresh and simple salad is pretty to serve and the vibrant flavors will have you savoring every single bite.I highly recommend using fresh mandarin oranges (Cuties or Halos) instead of canned oranges.

They are easy to peel and are SO juicy! Kids love them too! This salad is very versatile.You can add grilled

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