Best 11 Mandarin Almond Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this Mandarin Almond Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. Featuring a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Succulent mandarin oranges, crisp almonds, and fresh greens come together in perfect harmony, while a zesty dressing of honey, Dijon mustard, and rice vinegar adds a pop of tanginess. This vibrant salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy and refreshing choice for any occasion. In addition to the classic Mandarin Almond Salad recipe, this article offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan version and a gluten-free option. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful flavors of this refreshing and versatile salad.

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

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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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 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.

ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD



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After my daughters-in-law and I enjoyed a similar salad at a restaurant, I decided to come up with my own version. It has quickly become a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
SALAD:
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the almonds and sugar over low heat. Cook and stir until almonds are coated with sugar glaze; remove and cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. In a bowl, combine lettuce, oranges, celery and onions. Add dressing and almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD



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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

1/2 lb bacon, cooled and crumbled
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon hot dry 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 almonds, sliced

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.

MANDARIN ORANGE & ALMOND SALAD RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by Stacy_K

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups spinach
2 cups arugula
1 can mandarin oranges (drained but reserve the juice for dressing)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1-2 t. olive oil
1 t. sea salt
1 t. cracked pepper
3 T. olive oil
2 T. juice from mandarin oranges
1 T. champagne vinegar
pinch of sea salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix greens together. Mix 1 t. of olive oil with almonds then sprinkle with 1 t. sea salt and 1 t. cracked pepper. Whisk 3 T. olive oil, mandarin orange juice champagne vinegar, and pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350F. Cook them for about 7-10 minutes. Check them often and stir and flip the nuts at the half way mark on time, to make sure that all nuts are heating evenly. Toss the greens with the dressing then top with the oranges and 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.

ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD



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Oh, so good and refreshing. Enjoy!

Provided by BARBARA BREITSAMETER

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound bacon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon dry hot mustard
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ 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
¾ 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 327 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

JEAN'S MANDARIN AND ALMOND SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Yield 6 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 HEAD ROMAIN LETTUCE, SHREDDED
1 CUP CELLERY, CHOPPED
4 GREEN ONION, CHOPPED
1/4 CUP CHOPPED CILANTRO
1 CAN MANDARIN ORANGES, DRAINED
DRESSING: 1/2 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP. PEPPER
2 TBS. SUGAR
2 TBS. CIDER VINEGAR
1/4 CUP SALAD OIL
10 - 13 DROPS TABASCO SAUCE

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.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Categories     Fruit     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Leafy green lettuce
Small cans of mandarin oranges, drained
1 sm.pkg of slivered almonds
Poppy seed dressing

Steps:

  • Tear the lettuce in good size pieces. Add the mandarin oranges all around the bowl. Sprinkle the almond slivers all around and top of with the poppy seed dressing all the way around.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe mandarins.
  • If you don't have time to toast the almonds, you can use store-bought roasted almonds.
  • To make the salad dressing, you can use either rice vinegar or white vinegar.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

This mandarin almond salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is sure to please.

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