Best 7 Red Leaf And Mandarin Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad recipe that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than red leaf and mandarin salad! This vibrant and colorful salad is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures. With its tender red leaf lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing snack, this red leaf and mandarin salad has something for everyone.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RED LEAF AND MANDARIN SALAD



Red Leaf and Mandarin Salad image

A delicious mix of sweet, salty and tangy makes this effortless salad outstanding. It looks beautiful with the colorful lettuce, peppers, mandarin oranges and almonds glistening with dressing. -Heather Villasenor, Amarillo, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Stir in onion. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE AND RED ONIONS



Baby Spinach Salad with Mandarin Orange and Red Onions image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces baby spinach, about 5 to 6 cups
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach leaves on a large platter or individual salad plates. Top with mandarin sections and chopped red onion. Whisk together marmalade and vinegar. Stream oil into dressing while continuing to whisk.
  • When you are ready to serve, pour the dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

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

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 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 ALMOND SALAD



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Here's a refreshing salad that's always a hit at our house. Crisp greens, bright oranges and red onion add pretty color to your meal, and the sweet caramelized almonds provide a unique crunch. This bowl gets passed around until it's empty! -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat. Add almonds; stir until coated. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well. , Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

THREE-LEAF SALAD



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This is a nice combination of flavors. The crunch and salt of the bacon with the tangy feta and then the sweetness of the cider vinegar with the mandarin oranges all comes together for one citrus-y yummy salad. Always asked for the recipe when I make this one!

Provided by Auntie Anne and Unc

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red-leaf lettuce
1 bunch spinach (about 1/2 lb)
2 cups canned mandarin orange segments, drained
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1/2 medium red onion, sliced in thin rings
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce and spinach leaves, orange segments, cheese, bacon, and red onion slices.
  • In another bowl, combine sugar, grated onion, mustard, salt, and vinegar and blend with a whisk.
  • Add oil gradually, blending well.
  • Stir in poppy seeds and sesame seeds and toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 892.2, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 10.7

Tips:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey in a small bowl until well combined.
  • To assemble the salad, place the arugula, red leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, and almonds in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • For a more colorful salad, add some shredded carrots or jicama.
  • If you don't have any red leaf lettuce, you can use green leaf lettuce instead.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted chicken or tofu.

Conclusion:

This red leaf and mandarin salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a light lunch, this salad is sure to please.

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