It’s the start of a new year, so many of us are looking to swap out some of the richer foods we ate during the holidays with healthier options. This time of year is also citrus season, with clementines, oranges and mandarin oranges taking center stage. I tend to have clementines or mandarin oranges on hand a lot this time of year, so I decided to create a healthy Clementine Pistachio Salad recipe. This recipe is loaded with other tasty and healthy ingredients like pistachios, feta cheese, spring mix lettuce and orange zest with balsamic vinaigrette and sliced red onion.
Here at Weaver’s Orchard, you can pick up these ingredients and easily make this recipe for Clementine Pistachio Salad. Feel free to get creative and substitute other ingredients, such as different nuts, different cheese or even different fruit! There are endless tasty combinations to make with a salad using the key components of spring mix, fruit, nuts, cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
Why eat citrus like clementines and madarin oranges?
Clementines and mandarin oranges offer many health benefits, including:
Vitamin C content: citrus fruits are powerful antioxidants, supporting the immune system and promoting healthy skin among other things.
Dietary fiber: we all know that fiber helps with digestion, and it can also help you feel more full after eating.
Low calories: clementines are low in calories and high in water concentration, making them a satisfying nutritious snack.
Other nutrients: clementines also provide essential nutrients like potassium, folate, and vitamin B6, which are important for overall health.
The combination of these health benefits makes clementines a delicious and wholesome addition to a well-rounded diet. Pick some up today at our farm market!
PrintClementine Pistachio Salad with Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 cups spring mix, washed and chopped
- 3 clementines, peeled
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (or cheddar or blue cheese)
- Zest of 1/2 an orange
- Balsamic vinaigrette (store bought or homemade)
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Toss and serve.
Enjoy!