Best 8 Asparagus And Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

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Asparagus and mandarin orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests. The combination of crisp asparagus, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing creates a delightful and unforgettable taste experience. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light meal, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER, TOMATO & FETA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



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This Greek-inspired tomato salad is packed with fresh veggies and flavor-boosting ingredients, like balsamic vinegar, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. This delicious salad takes just 15 minutes to make and while you could eat it right away, it tastes even better the longer it sits, so plan to leave at least an hour of marinating time before serving.

Provided by Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD

Categories     Healthy Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups grape tomatoes (1 pound 3 ounces), halved
½ cup thinly sliced white onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber
¼ cup halved Kalamata olives
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add cucumber, olives and feta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 315 mg, Sugar 8 g

ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.

Provided by Julia Harbeck

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound thin asparagus spears
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste
5 kalamata olives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD



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This quick and easy salad never misses with dinner guest. Once in a while, I'll add avocado and blue cheese for a more interesting flavor.-David Collin, Martinez, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground savory
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup syrup; set oranges aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine syrup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and savory; shake well. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, oranges and onion. Add the dressing and toss. Top with almonds; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ALMOND & MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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I got this delicious mandarin orange salad recipe from my sister. She's always coming up with a new recipe. This particular salad struck the whole family; it's become a standby for us all. -Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ASPARAGUS, MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a very good spring and summer salad using your favorite salad dressing. The Recipe comes from a local TV station submitted for the Asparagus festival in Stockton, CA.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus, cut on diagonal
1/2 cup mandarin orange
2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half
1 cup carrot, peeled and julienned
1 cup celery, cut on diagonal
1/2 cup slivered almonds, roasted
salt
white pepper
12 2/3 ounces of your favorite salad dressing

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus and cut on the diagonal and blanch (add asparagus to boiling water and cook until just tender,while still maintaining bright color. Then remove, drain and IMMEDIATELY immerse into a bath of COLD water and ICE).
  • Prepare vegetables and grapes and then toss together with dressing.
  • Season to taste and top with roasted almonds.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 482.1, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 18, Protein 7.1

ASPARAGUS & ORANGE SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus & Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrMeanor

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 Cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches asparagus
8 ounces mandarin oranges
1/2 cucumber
2 ounces olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Blanch Asparagus but leave crunchy.
  • Dice Cucumber.
  • Strain Oranges.
  • Mix Olive Oil, Worcester Sauce, Sesame Oil, Garlic Powder and Italian Season in a mixing bowl.
  • Add Asparagus, Oranges and Cucumber to the mix and mix thoroughly.
  • Place into plastic baggie for marinating.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 6.9

ASPARAGUS, CRAB, AND ORANGE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Mustard     Shellfish     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Orange     Crab     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 navel oranges
14 ounces lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Cut top 6 inches from asparagus. Set 6-inch asparagus tips aside. Slice remaining asparagus into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Transfer slices to large bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup chives.
  • Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Drain off juices. Transfer segments to bowl with asparagus slices and chives. Gently mix in crabmeat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange peel in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in mustard. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Divide asparagus stalks among 6 plates. Mound salad in center of plates. Pour dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.

ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.

Provided by Julia Harbeck

Categories     Asparagus Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound thin asparagus spears
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste
5 kalamata olives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer layer of the asparagus.
  • If you're using canned mandarin oranges, be sure to drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • For a sweeter salad, use more mandarin oranges. For a tarter salad, use more lemon juice.
  • If you're using a store-bought vinaigrette, be sure to taste it before adding it to the salad. You may want to adjust the amount of dressing, or add some additional seasonings.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as mint or cilantro, for a pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and mandarin orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.

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