Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with this exquisite Mandarin and Almond Salad, a vibrant blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing salad features juicy mandarin oranges, adding a burst of sweetness, while toasted almonds provide a delightful crunch. The salad is tossed in a tangy dressing made with honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy snack, this salad is sure to please.
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MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD
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
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 ALMOND SALAD
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
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
ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD
This is a tasty salad that I found online. Great for warm weather. Crumbled bacon, green onions, and of course, mandarin oranges!
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly browned. 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.
ALMOND & MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
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
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 SALAD
A sweet departure, indeed! This is a great addition to any summer meal. The recipe doesn't make a whole lot of dressing, so I would recommend at least doubling it... it's that good.
Provided by Cyndi Tilley
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Mix all dressing ingredients together and chill in refrigerator. In small pan over medium heat cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly, until almonds are coated and sugar is dissolved. Watch carefully as they burn easily! The almonds should be just a little brown.
- 2. Mix lettuce, celery and onion. Just before serving, add oranges and almonds. Toss with dressing.
MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD
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
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.
EASY MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD
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
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
JEAN'S MANDARIN AND ALMOND SALAD
Steps:
- SUGARED ALMONDS: 4 TBS. SUGAR 1 CUP SLIVERED ALMONDS. TOSS OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL SUGAR MELTS AND STICKS TO ALMONDS. POUR OUT ON WAX PAPER. TOSS SALAD INGREDIENTS WITH ALMONDS AND DRESSING JUST BEFORE SERVING. ADDING ALMONDS LAST.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or tofu.
- If you don't have mandarin oranges, use canned mandarin oranges or segments.
- To make the salad more hearty, add cooked quinoa, rice, or noodles.
- For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or agave nectar.
- For a more savory salad, add a splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar.
Conclusion:
This Jean's Mandarin and Almond Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and juicy chicken or tofu. The salad is also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!
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