ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD

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After my daughters-in-law and I enjoyed a similar salad at a restaurant, I decided to come up with my own version. It has quickly become a family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
SALAD:
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the almonds and sugar over low heat. Cook and stir until almonds are coated with sugar glaze; remove and cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. In a bowl, combine lettuce, oranges, celery and onions. Add dressing and almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sakina Anjar
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I love the bright flavors in this salad. The mandarin oranges and almonds add a lot of zest.


Nonyameko Pikoli
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aidan Kirk
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Bushra Arshad
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Erica Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of mandarin oranges, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was delicious and the almonds added a nice crunch.


hyunlue
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


pagol m10
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The almonds add a nice crunch and the mandarin oranges add a burst of sweetness.


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


William Derrick
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. The dressing was too thick and the salad was too sweet.


Mindy Yeah
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


JORGE MELTON
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Alysa Bruns
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover mandarin oranges.


Heather Hill
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good salad.


Bushra Rajpoot
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one was really good. The mandarin oranges and almonds added a lot of flavor.


mavayeya uri
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Sufyan Shaikh
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This almond mandarin salad was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The dressing was spot on and the salad was very refreshing.


Abdulwahab Rai
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I've never been a big fan of mandarin oranges, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the almonds added a nice crunch.


SharMuhammad SharMuhammad
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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