Best 9 Three Leaf And Mandarin Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of flavors with our Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad, a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the unique textures and tastes of three types of lettuce with the vibrant sweetness of mandarin oranges. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a culinary symphony that tantalizes your taste buds. With a tangy-sweet dressing that complements the crisp lettuce and juicy mandarin segments, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

**Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad Recipe:**

**1. Classic Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- This recipe introduces the basic combination of three types of lettuce, mandarin oranges, and a simple vinaigrette dressing.

**2. Spicy Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- Elevate the classic salad with a spicy kick by adding red chili pepper flakes to the dressing.

**3. Citrusy Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- Enhance the citrus flavors by using a combination of lemon and lime juice in the dressing.

**4. Asian-Inspired Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- Introduce Asian flavors with a dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

**5. Crunchy Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- Add a delightful crunch to the salad by incorporating chopped walnuts or almonds.

**6. Vegetarian Three-Leaf and Mandarin Salad:**
- Make a hearty vegetarian meal by adding crumbled tofu or tempeh to the salad.

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

RED LEAF AND MANDARIN SALAD



Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad image

A delicious mix of sweet, salty and tangy makes this effortless salad outstanding. It looks beautiful with the colorful lettuce, peppers, mandarin oranges and almonds glistening with dressing. -Heather Villasenor, Amarillo, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Stir in onion. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD



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Asian flavors sparkle in this 20-minute salad!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sliced almonds
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash red pepper sauce
1/2 small head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
1/2 bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

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

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces baby spinach, about 5 to 6 cups
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and pepper

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.

THREE-LEAF SALAD



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This is a nice combination of flavors. The crunch and salt of the bacon with the tangy feta and then the sweetness of the cider vinegar with the mandarin oranges all comes together for one citrus-y yummy salad. Always asked for the recipe when I make this one!

Provided by Auntie Anne and Unc

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red-leaf lettuce
1 bunch spinach (about 1/2 lb)
2 cups canned mandarin orange segments, drained
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1/2 medium red onion, sliced in thin rings
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce and spinach leaves, orange segments, cheese, bacon, and red onion slices.
  • In another bowl, combine sugar, grated onion, mustard, salt, and vinegar and blend with a whisk.
  • Add oil gradually, blending well.
  • Stir in poppy seeds and sesame seeds and toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 892.2, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 10.7

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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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

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

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 MIXED GREEN SALAD



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"I make the salads, do most of the baking and make desserts. Mandarin Mixed Green Salad-a favorite of ours-has a tangy citrus dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place greens on two serving plates; top with oranges and walnuts. In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STRAWBERRY AND MANDARIN SALAD



Strawberry and Mandarin Salad image

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

½ cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
hot sauce
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) bag spring mix lettuce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

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

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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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-CASHEW TOSSED SALAD



Mandarin-Cashew Tossed Salad image

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

5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
5 cups torn iceberg lettuce
3 cups torn Boston lettuce
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, well drained
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
HONEY LIME DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 cup honey-roasted cashews

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 :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. If possible, use organic produce.
  • Choose ripe mandarins: Ripe mandarins are sweeter and juicier than unripe mandarins. Look for mandarins that are deep orange in color and slightly soft to the touch.
  • Segment the mandarins properly: To segment the mandarins, use a sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the fruit. Then, score the peel of the mandarin in quarters from top to bottom. Peel the mandarin away from the segments and discard the peel.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

This three-leaf and mandarin salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of sweet mandarins, tangy dressing, and crunchy greens makes this salad a winner. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this three-leaf and mandarin salad a try.

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