TANGERINE TOSSED SALAD

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My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds make this one of my favorite recipes. -Helen Musenbrock, O'Fallon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 medium tangerines or 1 navel orange
6 cups torn lettuce
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove from the heat. Peel and section the tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice., In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tangerines and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, reserved juice and remaining sugar. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Samir Uraw
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I would highly recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Ola Money
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Titas Ray
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.


Josue, the Creator
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The tangerine segments add a nice pop of color to this salad.


Mauritz J Engelbrecht
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I love the crunch of the almonds in this salad.


Ermias Tilahun
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Isha Gurung
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This salad is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation.


Olivia Hurley
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I would definitely make this salad again.


Nsubuga Ivan
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Overall, this salad is a great choice for a healthy and delicious meal.


Arafat Sumon (is King)
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less tangerine juice.


Kazi Sritu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Destiny
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a heartier meal.


Chanta Coleman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tangerines.


Winnie Muthoni
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The dressing is perfectly balanced, with a nice tang from the tangerines and a hint of sweetness from the honey.


Koko Pathan
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Renee J
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of fresh tangerines and crunchy almonds added a wonderful burst of flavor and texture to the mix of greens.