Best 9 Mandarin Walnut Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Mandarin walnut lettuce salad is a classic Chinese-inspired dish that combines sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements. This refreshing and flavorful salad is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including mandarin oranges, walnuts, lettuce, and a sweet and sour dressing. The combination of flavors and textures makes this salad a delightful and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN-WALNUT LETTUCE SALAD



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THE sweetened walnuts add a nice crunch to this salad and a taste compatible with oranges. The dressing is sweet, tangy and light...just right for the simple ingredients of the salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2-1/4 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
Dash salt
2-1/2 cups torn Boston lettuce
2/3 cup mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread onto a piece of greased foil; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and salt. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce and oranges. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable spray
6 tablespoons plus 3 more tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons orange-tangerine juice
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 heads butter lettuce, washed and dried
2 (8-ounce) cans mandarin orange segments
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup purchased Asian-style salad dressing (such as miso dressing or ginger dressing)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons sugar and orange-tangerine juice. Bring to a simmer, and then add walnuts. Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Toss walnuts in cinnamon-sugar. Place walnuts in single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside
  • Place 4 to 6 dry lettuce leaves on each plate. Randomly place orange segments, onion slices, and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.

CRANBERRY MANDARIN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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I prefer to use spinach or other dark leafy greens because they are tastier than iceberg, and also because of the amount of calcium they contain. I'm always looking for ways to boost my calcium intake since I can't eat dairy. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

MANDARIN LETTUCE SALAD



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This is one of my favorite salads to make for a gathering. It can be assembled early and just add the almonds and vinegrette at the last minute and toss. I got the recipie from my sister. It is one of her most recommended recipies. I can even get my carnivourous son to eat this because it's a little sweet :) Honestly, the number of servings is just a guess. Sorry.

Provided by Keolani

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup oil
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon sugar, plus
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, broken
1/4 head romaine lettuce, broken
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • For vinegrette:.
  • Combine salt, pepper, 2T.
  • sugar, vinegar, oil, and tobasco.
  • Shake or whisk to combine.
  • For candies almonds:.
  • Combine 1 T.
  • plus 1 teaspoons sugar in a small non-stick pan.
  • Stir over low hear until carmalized and brown.
  • Remove from pan onto waxed paper and separate as much as possible.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • For Salad:.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Toss in vinegrette, then almonds.
  • Serve immediately.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

MANDARIN LETTUCE SALAD



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Looking for an Asian-inspired side dish? Then check out this delicious green salad packed with mandarin oranges, ramen noodle and sesame seed. Ready in15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag (10 ounces) salad mix
1 small red onion, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, chilled and drained
1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor reduced-fat baked ramen noodle soup mix
1/3 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • Mix salad greens, onion and orange segments in large bowl. Shake seasoning packet from soup mix, dressing, water, sugar and sesame seed in tightly covered container.
  • Coarsely crumble noodles; sprinkle over salad greens mixture. Shake dressing. Pour dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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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 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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp lettuce. Romaine lettuce, butterhead lettuce, or a mix of different lettuces works well.
  • Use a variety of mandarin oranges. Canned mandarin oranges are a convenient option, but fresh mandarin oranges or a mix of canned and fresh oranges can add a brighter flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch to the salad.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. The dressing should be slightly sweet, tangy, and salty. Adjust the amounts of honey, vinegar, and soy sauce to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately after tossing it with the dressing. This will prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

This Mandarin Walnut Lettuce Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. With its sweet, tangy, and salty dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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