Best 20 Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a refreshing and healthy salad to brighten up your meals, look no further than this Mandarin Orange Salad. This vibrant salad is packed with sweet and juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and crisp romaine lettuce. It's tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, and a hint of ginger. You can enjoy this salad as a light lunch or dinner, or serve it as a side dish. With three variations included – a Creamy Mandarin Orange Salad, a Mandarin Orange Salad with Avocado, and a Mandarin Orange Salad with Quinoa – there's a perfect Mandarin Orange Salad for everyone.

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

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad image

This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

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 :

ALMOND & MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Almond & Mandarin Orange Salad image

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.

SPINACH AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress guests. It's not your ordinary spinach salad.

Provided by Suzanne S.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ red onion, sliced and separated into rings
¼ cup croutons, or as desired

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk egg into dressing; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until dressing thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine spinach, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, almonds, bacon, red onion rings, and croutons in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 277.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

I always get rave reviews when I serve this simple salad with a zesty poppy seed dressing! I often don't use the full amount of dressing, as I prefer less.

Provided by Joni B.

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Place vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt into the bowl of a blender. Cover, and puree on high until smooth. Reduce blender speed to medium-low; slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend until incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
  • To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, Mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 31 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD



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My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. -Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MANDARIN ORANGE JELLO SALAD



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Don't let the ingredients scare you, this is more like a dessert than a side salad. My family LOVES it!

Provided by As mommy

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces Cool Whip Free
24 ounces low fat cottage cheese
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (5/8 ounce) boxes sugar-free orange gelatin

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl mix jello and cottage cheese.
  • 2. add pineapple and oranges to jello mix.
  • 3. fold in the coolwhip
  • 4. Refrigerate for 10 minutes and serve cold.

MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD



Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad image

Delicious, refreshing salad that can really be adapted to your tastes. I got this from a friend and have had many rave reviews whenever I serve it.

Provided by Love2Eat

Categories     Greens

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup salad oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups torn spinach (or any combination you'd like of romaine, iceburg, spinach etc.)
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onion (or sometimes I use red onion)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar, combine all ingredients for the dressing.
  • Shake well and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend flavours.
  • (I make it the night before) In a heavy skillet, cook almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds, stirring frequently.
  • Cool.
  • Break apart if necessary.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach, celery and green onions.
  • Just before serving, add almonds and orange segments.
  • Toss gently.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss.
  • P.S.I always double the amount of almonds because they really add a wonderful flavour to the salad-- and because some mysteriously disappear before they make it to the salad!

BEET, FENNEL AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Beet, Fennel and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Roasted beets and sweet oranges are dressed with a sherry-shallot vinaigrette in this flavorful salad.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches baby red or gold beets
1 medium fennel bulb
1 (5 ounce) package DOLE® Spring Mix
1 (15 ounce) can DOLE® Mandarin Oranges, drained
4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)
½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place beets in medium roasting pan, add water to cover bottom of pan; cover with foil. Roast 40 to 45 minutes or until beets are tender and can be pierced with a fork or knife.
  • Cool slightly; remove skin from beets and cut into wedges.
  • Trim off fennel leaves and stalk; cut into very thin slices.
  • Combine salad, mandarin oranges, mint, beets and fennel in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coat.
  • Sprinkle cheese over salad.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Mandarin Orange Salad image

This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. , Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLENDA'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Glenda's Mandarin Orange Salad image

This sweet and crunchy salad is very kid friendly! I first tried this when I visited my family in Newfoundland, and managed to get a copy of the recipe. Make lots, there won't be any left over. Any kind of lettuce can be used as well as spinach. Raisins can also be added.

Provided by SARAH W

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, minced
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Place the onion, sugar, mustard, celery seed, and black pepper into a small bowl. Pour in the vinegar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is thick. Cover, and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • To make the salad, toss the lettuce, oranges, mushrooms, almonds, and bacon together in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, and toss again to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

MANDARIN ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad image

A friend taught me to make this years ago - without a recipe. It is very quick and easy. The sweet, creamy salad is great as a cool, refreshing side dish or dessert.

Provided by LMDINCO

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 (16 ounce) packages cottage cheese
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend the thawed frozen whipped topping, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese and orange flavored gelatin mix. Chill in the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS



Mandarin Orange Salad With Sugared Pecans image

There are many versions of this salad out there but I couldn't find one exactly like mine here on 'Zaar so I thought I'd throw mine in the mix.

Provided by Krista Roes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup sugared pecans
8 cups lettuce
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 cup sliced celery
canned mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • For sugared pecans: combine sugar, margarine, orange juice, cinnamon and red pepper and cook to boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Add pecans and coat well. Bake on cookie sheet at 200 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in air-tight container.
  • For dressing: combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • For salad: combine ingredients, adding pecans and oranges last. Add dressing and gently toss.
  • Preparation time does not include cooking pecans.

MANDARIN ORANGE PRETZEL SALAD RECIPE



Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad Recipe image

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups pretzels sticks (broken into fourths)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package Cool-Whip (non-dairy whipped topping)
1 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) box orange Jell-o
2 cups boiling water
4 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the first layer, combine broken pretzels, melted butter and sugar. Stir together until well blended. Press in 9 x 13 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For the second layer, beat sugar and cream cheese together until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Spread cream mixture over pretzel layer (be sure to seal the cream cheese layer against the sides of the pan so that the jello mixture will not be able to leak through when added).
  • For the Jell-o layer, mix orange Jell-o and boiling water together until Jello is completely dissolved. Add mandarin oranges and let cool until slightly set.
  • Pour Jell-o over cream cheese layer and refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving

ARUGULA, FENNEL, APPLE, MANDARIN ORANGE, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD



Arugula, Fennel, Apple, Mandarin Orange, and Pomegranate Salad image

Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Apple     Fennel     Arugula     Raw     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, very thinly sliced
1 8-ounce Fuji apple, halved, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
6 cups trimmed arugula leaves (from two 4-ounce packages)
2 mandarin oranges or tangerines, peeled, each cut crosswise into 3 slices
Pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine fennel and apple in medium bowl; mix in 3 tablespoons dressing.
  • Place arugula in large bowl. Add fennel-apple mixture. Toss, adding more dressing to taste. Divide salad among 6 plates. Garnish each with 1 mandarin orange slice and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Mandarin Orange Salad image

Make and share this Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by donna in niagara f

Categories     Oranges

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 green onions
1 can mandarin orange (11oz.)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
6 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup white sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and oil.
  • Heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Cool.
  • Meanwhile cook almonds and 6 tsp.
  • sugar over med-low heat in saucepan stirring constantly until sugar melts and almonds coated.
  • Cool and break apart.
  • Break apart lettuces into bite size pieces.
  • Add thinly sliced celery, cut on diagonal and thinly sliced green onions.
  • 5 minutes before serving toss with drained mandarin oranges, sugared almonds and cooled dressing.
  • If desired can add a few pieces of chunked pineapple and top with a few crunchy chow mein noodles.

MANDARIN ORANGE COOKIE DESSERT SALAD



Mandarin Orange Cookie Dessert Salad image

Provided by Six Sisters

Categories     Salad     Side

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3.4 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding
2 cups buttermilk
2 (8 ounce) packages Cool Whip
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drained well)
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained well)
1 (11.5 ounce) package fudge-striped cookies (I used Keebler)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry pudding mixes and buttermilk.
  • Fold in the Cool-Whip.
  • Stir in the pineapple and mandarin oranges until incorporated.
  • Break cookies into bite-size pieces and gently fold into salad mixture.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If preparing ahead of time, add cookies right before serving.

MIXED GREEN AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Mixed Green and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Found this recipe in Shape Magazine and thought I'd give it a try. It is a flavorful and healthy salad and is one of my DH's favorites. Sometimes I add bean sprouts, wontons or crispy rice sticks.

Provided by E.A.4957

Categories     Citrus

Time 6m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 cups Baby Spinach
1 cup chopped red cabbage

Steps:

  • Drain mandarin oranges, reserving oranges in a large bowl and juice in a medium bowl.
  • To the mandarin juice, add olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard and pepper. Whisk until blended.
  • In the large bowl, add lettuce, spinach and cabbage to the reserved oranges.
  • Pour dressing over all and toss well to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.

Provided by Julia Harbeck

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound thin asparagus spears
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste
5 kalamata olives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

MANDARIN ORANGE WATERGATE SALAD



Mandarin Orange Watergate Salad image

Mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries give this creamy Watergate salad a burst of color and flavor perfect for the holiday table.

Provided by ATREVINO02

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (16 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 ½ (10.5 ounce) packages miniature marshmallows
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, sliced
½ (3.5 ounce) package shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, marshmallows, cherries, and coconut together in a bowl. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 87.6 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

Tips for a Mandarin Orange Salad That's Bursting With Flavor

  • Choose the ripest and sweetest mandarins you can find. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
  • Use a variety of textures in your salad. This could include crunchy nuts, creamy avocado, or tangy red onion.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also try a citrus-based dressing or even a yogurt-based dressing.
  • Serve your salad immediately after making it. This will prevent the oranges from getting soggy.

Conclusion: A Refreshing and Healthy Salad Perfect for Any Occasion

A mandarin orange salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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