CRANBERRY MANDARIN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

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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

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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

Maria Enriquez
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


FARUk Ahmad
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different fruits and nuts depending on what I have on hand and it's always delicious.


King Billy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Iqra Faisal
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This salad was a hit at my holiday potluck. Everyone loved it!


Levi Raaum
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The vinaigrette was too sweet for me. I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Tek Shrestha
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This salad is so refreshing and light. Perfect for a summer lunch.


Reshma pokhrel
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I'm not a big fan of citrus, so I used less mandarin oranges. It was still very good.


Rafael Castillo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I had some from Thanksgiving and they worked perfectly.


Umair Hunjra Hunjra
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste. Next time I'll use less oil.


Ali khan Baloch
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Not a fan of walnuts, so I used pecans instead. Still turned out great!


ifra shafiq
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I added some crumbled goat cheese for an extra tang.


Rah Ell
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors! The combination of sweet cranberries, tangy mandarins, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. The walnut vinaigrette added a nutty richness that tied everything together.