**Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that tantalizes the taste buds.**
This exquisite salad features a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with crisp red leaf lettuce providing a sturdy base, juicy mandarin oranges adding a burst of citrus sweetness, and crunchy walnuts lending a nutty touch. Topped with a tangy and aromatic dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
In addition to the classic Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad, we also present three additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. The Arugula and Grapefruit Salad offers a refreshing twist with peppery arugula, sweet grapefruit segments, and a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. For those who enjoy bold flavors, the Spicy Asian Salad combines red leaf lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper, tossed in a spicy dressing made from Sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. And for a more substantial meal, the Chicken and Mandarin Salad incorporates tender grilled chicken, crispy wonton strips, and a creamy sesame dressing, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish.
No matter which salad you choose, you're in for a delightful culinary experience. These recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your liking, making them perfect for both novice and experienced cooks. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a journey of flavors with our Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad and its delicious variations.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND LEMON GINGER DRESSING
A must try salad recipe! It's layered with tender spinach, protein rich chicken, colorful asian veggies, sweet mandarin oranges, crisp sliced almonds and deliciously seasoned wonton strips.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until well emulsified and ginger and garlic are finely minced. Pour into an airtight container and all to rest in refrigerator while preparing salad (shake or stir before adding to salad).
- Heat about 3/4 to 1-inch of oil in a skillet to 360 degrees (maintain this temperature, reduce heat as needed). Add just enough wonton strips without overcrowding. Fry just until halfway cooked, then using metal tongs (grabbing as many as you can at once) rotate to opposite side and cook until just lightly golden. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Immediately sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and salt before they dry.
- Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl and toss. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Top each serving with desired amount of wonton strips and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
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
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
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter or individual salad plates. Top with mandarin sections and chopped red onion. Whisk together marmalade and vinegar. Stream oil into dressing while continuing to whisk.
- When you are ready to serve, pour the dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.
RED LETTUCE, ASIAN PEAR, AND MINT SALAD
This light and refreshing salad gets its delightful crunch from the Asian pear.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss lettuce, Asian pear, mint, salt, pepper, and 6 tablespoons vinaigrette in a large bowl. Serve with toasts.
SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD
My daughter loves everything sour (vinegar and lemon in particular) so I made her this tart salad dressing with 2 types of vinegar and lemon juice. It goes great with red leaf lettuce or other mild salads. She will eat the whole bowl by herself.
Provided by barbara
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
- Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
MANDARIN SALAD
"You can keep the oranges and french-fried onions in your pantry to prepare this refreshingly different salad when unexpected company shows up at the door," comments Elsie Maurillo, Atkinson, New Hampshire. "It goes equally well with beef, pork or poultry or fish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or refrigerate for another use). In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and reserved juice until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the greens, oranges and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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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
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
MANDARIN-CASHEW TOSSED SALAD
Mandarin oranges and chopped red onion add a touch of color to mixed greens and sweet roasted cashews in this refreshing salad. You're sure to be handing out the recipe once friends and family get a taste of the tangy honey dressing. -Sheri Shaffer Northfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuces, oranges, green pepper, celery and onion. , In a small bowl, combine oil, honey, mustard, lime zest, paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad. Add cashews; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD
Asian flavors sparkle in this 20-minute salad!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
- In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
- In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD
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
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 :
Tips:
- To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- To prepare the salad, combine the red leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, red onion, and walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
- For a more substantial salad, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
- To make a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the chicken or shrimp and add some extra walnuts or tofu.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests.
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