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Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

April 2, 2025

Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

How to Make Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, this refreshing broccoli and mandarin orange salad can satisfy multiple food cravings at once. This diabetes-friendly recipe makes a great side dish to dinner or a fresh lunch.
 
Try pairing this dish with slow-roasted citrus cod for a heart-healthy meal.


5 min prep time


6servings


¾ cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, shallot, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add broccoli and mandarin oranges, stir gently so as to not break up the oranges. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    ¾ cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    160

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    13g

    17%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.6g

      8%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    110mg

    5%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    11g

    4%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      8g
    • Added Sugars
      2g

      4%

  • Protein
    2g

  • Potassium
    260mg

    6%

Ingredients

grapefruit (juiced)
1/2 med

shallots (small diced)
1 small

olive oil
1/4 cup

champagne vinegar
1 tbsp

honey
2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

Pepper
1/8 tsp

broccoli (chopped into small florets)
4 cup

Canned, No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges (drained)
15 oz

Toasted Pecans (chopped)
1/4 cup