Best 8 Almond And Orange Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing salad that is bursting with flavor? Look no further than an almond and orange lettuce salad! This delightful dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of oranges with the nutty crunch of almonds. The crisp lettuce provides a refreshing base, while a light vinaigrette dressing brings all of the flavors together. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a healthy and tasty lunch, this almond and orange lettuce salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

ORANGE AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
3 navel oranges
2 ounces, 1/4 cup, sliced almonds or slivered almonds, available on the baking aisle, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 2 or 3 sprigs
Splash orange juice
2 rounded teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, a couple of pinches
1/3 cup olive oil, eye ball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange chopped lettuce on a platter. Trim a thin slice of orange skin down to the flesh off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange upright and trim off strips of the remaining peel working from top to bottom around the orange. Cut each orange then in 1/2 lengthwise. Slice the 1/2 oranges into 1/2 moon shapes. Arrange the sliced oranges around the chopped romaine. Lightly toast the almonds in a small skillet over moderate heat or in a toaster or conventional oven. Top the romaine and oranges with toasted almonds and chopped tarragon.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, vinegar, orange juice and mustard with a whisk. Stream in the oil while continuing to whisk the dressing to combine it. Pour the dressing evenly over the entire salad platter in a slow, thin stream. Season the salad with salt and pepper. The salad is pretty as is, no tossing.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD



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Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. I've often taken the salad to potlucks because everyone enjoys it so much. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat. Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE ALMOND MIXED GREEN SALAD



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This is a quick and easy salad idea with a homemade vinaigrette drizzled over a mixture of lettuce, mandarin oranges, and almond slivers.

Provided by Chef Stef

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine canola oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and dry mustard in a jar with a lid. Shake until ingredients combine into a dressing.
  • Toss lettuce, oranges, and almonds together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD



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A flavorful homemade dressing sparks fresh greens that are tossed with colorful oranges and green onions and sprinkled with toasted slivered almonds.-Joyce Key, Snellville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn Bibb lettuce or salad greens of your choice
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onions and oranges; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOND AND ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 13

0.5 cups pecans
2 tablespoons butter
0.5 cups sugar
1 heads romaine lettuce
2 units celery
1 units green onions
0.25 cups vinegar
0.25 cups sugar
0.5 cups oil
2 tablespoons parsley
1 units salt and pepper
6 drops tabasco
12 units orange

Steps:

  • Put nuts in fry pan and add butter. Add sugar and heat till the sugar melts and the nuts are coated stir constantly so the sugar does not burn. Let cool and separate any stuck together.
  • Chop up lettuce, celery, and onion in a bowl. Mix dressing and pour over the top of salad. Add nuts and oranges. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MANDARIN ORANGE ALMOND SALAD



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange Almond Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BothFex

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 head lettuce
1 cup celery, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 cup drained mandarin orange
1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce, celery, parsley, and green onions.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, Tabasco, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Dress salad, sprinkle with oranges and almonds, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872.7, Fat 68.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Sodium 1232.8, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 10, Sugar 49.2, Protein 10.5

CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 bunch fresh spinach, torn
1 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup glazed almonds (instructions below)
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
  • Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
  • Be very careful not to burn.
  • Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
  • Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe oranges and almonds.
  • If you don't have any orange zest, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of orange extract instead.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the feta cheese and use a plant-based dressing.
  • This salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
  • If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.

Conclusion:

This almond and orange lettuce salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try!

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