Best 7 Asian Mandarin Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, the Asian Mandarin salad stands as a beacon of vibrant flavors, textures, and nutritional richness. This tantalizing salad draws inspiration from the diverse culinary traditions of Asia, blending Eastern and Western influences into a harmonious dish that delights the senses and nourishes the body. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the essential elements of a delightful Asian Mandarin salad, exploring the perfect balance of sweet, sour, savory, and refreshing flavors.

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

MANDARIN SALAD



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A slightly sweet dressing with the crunchiness of sugared almonds makes this an outstanding salad! Recipe is requested every time it is served. Found recipe in Woman's Day magazine in 1995.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 28m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Shake first 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.
  • Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat until sugar melts and starts to caramelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.
  • Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Break up and store covered at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl.
  • Add celery, oranges, onions and almonds.
  • Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
  • Toss to mix and coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 165.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 2.5

MANDARIN SALAD



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"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

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 cups torn salad greens
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

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.

Nutrition Facts :

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Mandarin Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorraine

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup cooked, cubed chicken
3 -4 cups salad greens
1 can mandarin orange, drained,reserve liquid
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup crispy chinese noodles
4 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons mandarin orange liquid
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and toss with salad.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6, Protein 5.9

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

ASIAN SALAD



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This salad is appreciated by everyone because of its unique blend of flavors.

Provided by Juanita Peek

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ cup butter, melted
1 head napa cabbage, shredded
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over low heat brown ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds with melted butter or margarine. Once browned, take off heat and cool.
  • In a small saucepan bring vegetable oil, sugar, and vinegar to boil for 1 minute. Cool. Add soy sauce.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage and chopped green onions. Add the noodle and soy sauce mixture. Toss to coat. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 320.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

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

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD



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The crispy and fruity chicken salad is refreshing served for lunch, dinner or a potluck supper-either warm or cold. For an easy change of pace, I suggest using a bottled salad dressing.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced parsley
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad or 4 cups torn lettuce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated. , Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1020mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe oranges for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the oranges.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
  • For a sweeter dressing, add a little more honey or maple syrup.
  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Toss the salad gently to coat the oranges, almonds, and dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Asian Mandarin Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C and other essential nutrients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Asian Mandarin Salad a try.

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