Best 6 Mandarin Walnut Lettuce Salad Recipes
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mandarin Walnut Lettuce Salad, where fresh and crunchy lettuce leaves embrace a medley of tantalizing ingredients. Juicy mandarin oranges burst with citrusy sweetness, while walnuts add a nutty crunch and a touch of bitterness. Crisp water chestnuts bring a refreshing texture, and thinly sliced red onion lends a sharp, pungent flavor. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a final touch of nutty aroma and visual appeal. This delightful salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritious choice, offering a balance of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Accompanying this main recipe are two equally enticing variations: a flavorful Grilled Chicken Mandarin Salad and a refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic combination of citrus, nuts, and lettuce, ensuring that there's something for every palate.
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CRANBERRY MANDARIN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
I prefer to use spinach or other dark leafy greens because they are tastier than iceberg, and also because of the amount of calcium they contain. I'm always looking for ways to boost my calcium intake since I can't eat dairy. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
STRAWBERRY AND MANDARIN SALAD
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
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
CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons sugar and orange-tangerine juice. Bring to a simmer, and then add walnuts. Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Toss walnuts in cinnamon-sugar. Place walnuts in single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside
- Place 4 to 6 dry lettuce leaves on each plate. Randomly place orange segments, onion slices, and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.
MANDARIN LETTUCE SALAD
This is one of my favorite salads to make for a gathering. It can be assembled early and just add the almonds and vinegrette at the last minute and toss. I got the recipie from my sister. It is one of her most recommended recipies. I can even get my carnivourous son to eat this because it's a little sweet :) Honestly, the number of servings is just a guess. Sorry.
Provided by Keolani
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 1 salad, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For vinegrette:.
- Combine salt, pepper, 2T.
- sugar, vinegar, oil, and tobasco.
- Shake or whisk to combine.
- For candies almonds:.
- Combine 1 T.
- plus 1 teaspoons sugar in a small non-stick pan.
- Stir over low hear until carmalized and brown.
- Remove from pan onto waxed paper and separate as much as possible.
- Allow to cool completely.
- For Salad:.
- Combine remaining ingredients.
- Toss in vinegrette, then almonds.
- Serve immediately.
TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE
I had this salad at one of my favorite restaurants. I couldn't figure out the secret until I toasted the walnuts. This salad blends all the flavors together well, it is a great side to just about anything. Easy to put together and chill while you cook other things. If you don't have raspberry vinaigrette, try with Recipe #23478.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Greens
Time 19m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a sauce pan.
- Stir in walnut pieces and coat with butter.
- Stir for 4 minutes and remove from pan and set aside.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Toss greens, mandarin orange segments and crumbled cheese.
- Toss with toasted walnuts and serve with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 429.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 12.3
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut lettuce and mandarin oranges.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- For a more savory salad, add a teaspoon of soy sauce or fish sauce to the dressing.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Conclusion:
This mandarin walnut lettuce salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, with a sweet and tangy dressing that complements the crunchy lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, and walnuts. This salad is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this mandarin walnut lettuce salad a try!
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