Best 8 Mandarin Orange Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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The mandarin orange blue cheese salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the tangy sweetness of mandarin oranges with the sharp flavor of blue cheese. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish to serve at your next dinner party, the mandarin orange blue cheese salad is a great option.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

MANDARIN ORANGE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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Categories     Leafy Green     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 bags Mixed greens or baby spinach (use whole bag) mix the two
2 chopped tomatoes
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 sliced red onion
1/2 c sliced mushrooms
1/4 c slivered almonds (toasted) or 1/4 c toasted pecans
1/4 c blue cheese crumbles
1/2 c diced apple
Dressing
1/2 c olive oil
1/8 c balsamic vinegar
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/8 tsp onion salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sugar
3 tblps blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Toss salad. Mix salad dressing ingredients together in jar - shake well. Serve on salad - serve immediately.

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE



Toasted Walnut Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese image

I had this salad at one of my favorite restaurants. I couldn't figure out the secret until I toasted the walnuts. This salad blends all the flavors together well, it is a great side to just about anything. Easy to put together and chill while you cook other things. If you don't have raspberry vinaigrette, try with Recipe #23478.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Greens

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby lettuces and spring greens (baby greens)
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments (drained)
1 cup walnut pieces
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or 4 ounces blue cheese
1 tablespoon butter
raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a sauce pan.
  • Stir in walnut pieces and coat with butter.
  • Stir for 4 minutes and remove from pan and set aside.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Toss greens, mandarin orange segments and crumbled cheese.
  • Toss with toasted walnuts and serve with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 429.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 12.3

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

BEAUTIFUL SALAD



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A spur-of-the-moment creation when I wanted something with a great flavor punch and lots of color, plus quick to prepare---this one fills the bill, with baby spinach and colorful cranberries and mandarin oranges, plus the crunch of sweetened almonds and the pungent feta cheese---a new favorite at our house! You may substitute blue cheese for the feta and any kind of sweetened pecans or walnuts, if desired, for the almonds.

Provided by Wendy Gayle Wright Epps

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups baby spinach leaves
½ medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 ½ cups sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place servings of spinach onto salad plates. Top with red onion, mandarin oranges, cranberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese in that order. Drizzle dressing over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 811.4 mg, Sugar 31 g

15 MINUTE MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is my mom's recipe and is ever present at all holidays in my family. I changed it to make it sugar free and low fat. However, you can add the full fat cream cheese, and full fat Cool Whip if you want. It tastes great both ways. If you want thick servings use a smaller dish, if you want thinner use a bigger dish, you decide.

Provided by Edward S

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5/8 ounce) package sugar-free jello (orange flavor)
1 cup boiling water
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Free

Steps:

  • Dissolve Jello in 1 cup boiling water, and let cool slightly.
  • Then, add to cream cheese and beat till well combined.
  • Drain pineapple and mandarin oranges and combine with cream cheese mixture.
  • Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Chill in a Pyrex or other glass casserole dish.
  • Chilling overnight works best.
  • Serve cold.

ARUGULA, BLOOD ORANGE, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Arugula, Blood Orange, and Blue Cheese Salad image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Brie     Orange     Arugula     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups (packed) arugula (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 blood oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine arugula and cheese in large bowl. Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut between orange membranes to release segments into bowl with arugula and cheese. Pour oil and lemon juice over; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN SALAD



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My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and salt and switched to light soy sauce. Sometimes I substitute toasted sesame seeds for the nuts. -Renee Heimerl, Oakfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, chicken, oranges, carrot, almonds and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • If you don't have any mandarin oranges on hand, you can substitute another type of citrus fruit, such as grapefruit or blood oranges.
  • To make sure the blue cheese dressing is well-emulsified, whisk it vigorously until it is smooth and creamy.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • If you are using a store-bought dressing, be sure to taste it before adding it to the salad. Some dressings can be quite salty, so you may need to adjust the amount you use.
  • Toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to the salad, but you can use any type of nut that you like.
  • If you don't have any dried cranberries on hand, you can substitute another type of dried fruit, such as raisins or cherries.

Conclusion:

This mandarin orange blue cheese salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tangy mandarin oranges, creamy blue cheese dressing, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad option, give this mandarin orange blue cheese salad a try.

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