Best 13 Barbaras Almond Mandarin Salad Recipes

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In this delectable culinary journey, we present a delightful array of recipes that combine the vibrant flavors of almonds and mandarins, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. From the refreshing Barbara's Almond Mandarin Salad, a symphony of crisp greens, juicy mandarins, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing, to the delectable Mandarin Almond Chicken, where tender chicken is enveloped in a sweet and savory sauce, each dish is a testament to the perfect harmony between these two ingredients. Indulge in the vibrant Mandarin Almond Slaw, a colorful medley of shredded vegetables tossed in a creamy almond dressing, or savor the exotic flavors of the Mandarin Almond Rice, where fluffy rice is infused with the essence of almonds and mandarins. As a grand finale, treat yourself to the luscious Mandarin Almond Tart, a symphony of creamy almond filling nestled in a flaky crust, topped with juicy mandarin segments. With each recipe, you'll embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the marriage of almonds and mandarins, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Provided by BDEGER

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
  • Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Here's a refreshing salad that's always a hit at our house. Crisp greens, bright oranges and red onion add pretty color to your meal, and the sweet caramelized almonds provide a unique crunch. This bowl gets passed around until it's empty! -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat. Add almonds; stir until coated. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well. , Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

MANDARIN SALAD



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A slightly sweet dressing with the crunchiness of sugared almonds makes this an outstanding salad! Recipe is requested every time it is served. Found recipe in Woman's Day magazine in 1995.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 28m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Shake first 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.
  • Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat until sugar melts and starts to caramelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.
  • Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Break up and store covered at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl.
  • Add celery, oranges, onions and almonds.
  • Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
  • Toss to mix and coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 165.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.5

ALMOND & MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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I got this delicious mandarin orange salad recipe from my sister. She's always coming up with a new recipe. This particular salad struck the whole family; it's become a standby for us all. -Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Another Mandarin Almond Salad. Only slightly different from the one Inez posted. Can't go wrong with either one. This is good stuff!

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 long stem green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
  • Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
  • Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
  • Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
  • Sprinkle with sugared almonds.

BARBARA'S ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD



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Categories     Bacon     Citrus     Leafy Green     Nut     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 ounce) mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onions, diced
3/4 cup almonds, slivered

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.
  • To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
  • Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.

SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED SLIVERED ALMONDS, MANDARIN ORANGES &



Salad With Caramelized Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Oranges & image

This recipe is for a great salad my friend Katie makes. When I tasted it I just had to have the recipe. I made it for guests and it is just delicious. It is especially refreshing as an accompaniment to steak and chicken. Don't stress as it seems complicated but it is easy really. Just a caution to chefs don't put the avocado and dressing on till right before tossing and serving as the salad will wilt if left too long and avocado will discolor. All the dressing does not all have to go on at once. Toss it with half and taste and then add more to taste. Thanks Katie for sharing.Enjoy! Chef DLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Citrus

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 head butter lettuce
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup avocado, diced
2 -3 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 dashes Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients except avocado.
  • Prepare the dressing.
  • Saute almonds and sugar, stirring constantly, until almonds are toasted
  • Add dressing, almonds and avocado.
  • Toss to coat salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.8, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 611, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 33.3, Protein 6.4

STRAWBERRY AND MANDARIN SALAD



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This is a fresh summer-time salad that is inexpensive and easy to make. This salad can be made up the day before and is always a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
hot sauce
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) bag spring mix lettuce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir the almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar together in the skillet; cook until the sugar has melted and coats the almonds; 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk the vegetable oil, vinegar, hot sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Toss the spring mix, oranges, strawberries, celery, onion, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl; drizzle the vegetable oil mixture over the lettuce mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 319.8 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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If desired, replace the canned mandarin orange segments with 2 medium oranges peeled and section, or 1 cup of sliced strawberries in season.

Provided by Science Amy

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup almonds, toasted, slivered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, celery, onions and mandarin oranges. Set aside.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 195.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 3.9

BARBARA'S CHINESE NOODLE SALAD



Barbara's Chinese Noodle Salad image

I received this recipe from my best friend. It's so simple and tastes SO good! I serve it as a side to "Recipe #93520"

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -1 1/2 lb vermicelli or 1 -1 1/2 lb spaghetti, cooked and cooled
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup hot chili oil, less if you don't want too much heat
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
1 -2 cup carrot, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine liquids thoroughly with the sugar.
  • Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add sauce to cooked noodles and mix with hands until they are evenly coated.
  • I refrigerate the salad for a few hours and mix periodically to allow the sauce to absorb into the noodles.
  • Before serving, add sesame seeds, carrots and green onions. Toss and serve.

BARBARA'S ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD [152]



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Nut     Orange

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onion, diced
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble. To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil. Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



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With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take it along to summer picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups sliced green onion
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated, 5-7 minutes. Spread on foil to cool completely., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Of all the salads listed by the same name, none are as simple as the recipe I always use. (Remember, I'm a lazy cook!!)

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin orange pieces, drained
1/4 cup sliced almonds (or slivered, see note)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For dressing: mix oil, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Tear lettuce into serving bowl. Add mandarin slices and almonds.
  • Mix in dressing, adding only as much as desired.
  • Serve. Garnish with green onion if desired.
  • *Note: You can toast almonds in a frying pan until brown, stirring regularly -- especially when they start getting dark. I also usually add a generous sprinkling of sugar to candy the almonds. The almonds will be soft when you take them off the element, but once they cool, they'll become crispy. You'll also have fun cleaning the pan!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 19, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Mandarin Segments: Use fresh, juicy mandarin oranges for the best flavor. If they're not in season, you can substitute canned mandarin oranges, but be sure to drain them well.
  • Almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a toaster oven or in a skillet over medium heat until they're golden brown.
  • Dressing: The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper. Whisk it together until it's well combined.
  • Assembly: Toss the salad greens, mandarin segments, almonds, and dressing together in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Barbara's Almond Mandarin Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover mandarin oranges. With its bright flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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