BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

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"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. "We like to take the sweet and savory salad on picnics to accompany cold chicken and a loaf of crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash salt
1/3 cup canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ramil Riaz
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make it again.


Adeline Gara
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This salad is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great.


Hana Entertainment
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I would make this salad again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Muganda Christopher
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Praise
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the one in the picture.


gamer jasin.programme
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This salad is good, but it's not as good as some of the other recipes I've tried.


Keith Schwall
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I thought the salad was okay, but it wasn't anything special.


Sara Mohamed
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I would have liked the salad more if it had more vegetables in it.


Amjed Marzouk
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I found that the dressing was a bit too oily.


Muganda Fidel
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


shelby vanorder
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


nabir iqbal
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This salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


sebi martinez
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up!


Sunny Abram
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Bijoy banro
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and refreshing.


Malu Khalu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover berries and citrus fruits.


Jesus Santiago
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's so light and flavorful.


Kayden Johnson
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad, and it made a great light lunch.


Judas Brianz
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner.


Bariso Khalifa
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This salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The combination of berries and mandarin oranges was so refreshing and unique.