Best 2 Creamy Mandarin Orange Salad Recipes

Calling all salad lovers! Tired of the same old boring salads? Craving a dish that's both refreshing and satisfying? Look no further than creamy mandarin orange salad. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the tanginess of dressing, creating a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. With its creamy texture, this salad is sure to become a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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This is a very light, cool, and creamy jello salad that compliments any kind of meal. I received this recipe from my dear mother in law, and it is still prepared by her at every holiday meal. Its very important that you follow the directions exactly for the mixing of the ingredients, or otherwise it may not blend well together. Cooking time includes refrigeration set up. I hope you enjoy this as much as our family does.

Provided by october sky

Categories Low Protein

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
2 cups orange juice
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

Drain mandarin oranges, and set aside.
Heat, but do not boil orange juice.
In a large bowl, add jello and softened cream cheese.
Beat with a mixer until well blended, and creamy.
Continue to beat on a slower speed, and very slowly add the heated orange juice, a little at a time over the cream cheese mixture. Blend well, and mix together until smooth.
Chill until slightly thickened, and fold in the cool whip and oranges.
Pour into a 8 by 8 inch pan, or small jello mold. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 89.3, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 23.9, Protein 2.6

CREAMY MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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This light salad with butter lettuce, sweet onion, oranges and mushrooms includes its own creamy garlic dressing recipe.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
¾ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
2 heads butter lettuce - rinsed, and torn
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
5 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion, oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 95.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips:

When selecting oranges for this salad, choose firm, heavy fruit with a deep orange color. Avoid oranges with blemishes or bruises.
To easily segment oranges, use a sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Then, score the orange from top to bottom, following the natural segments. Use your fingers to gently pull apart the segments.
To make the mandarin orange segments even more juicy, you can macerate them in sugar for a few hours before using them in the salad. Simply combine the orange segments and sugar in a bowl and let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
If you don't have any mandarin oranges, you can use canned mandarin oranges instead. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the salad.
For a sweeter salad, you can add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
For a more tangy salad, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to the dressing.
This salad is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This creamy mandarin orange salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is 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 light and healthy salad, give this one a try!