MANDARIN PECAN SALAD

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Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts and citrus, then drizzled with a sweet-tart poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn romaine
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
10 pecan halves
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
POPPY SEED DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Divide the romaine, oranges, pecans and cranberries between two salad plates. In a blender, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and onion powder; cover and process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Mumtaz Majeed
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy.


Z-zKillswitchz-Z
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is so good that I could eat it every day.


Renelus Berline
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


SNEHAKHAN Sneha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad to serve at a summer party.


dawae jack
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I love the pop of color that the mandarin oranges add to this salad.


maxamed khuti
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Real Temmy
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I'm not a fan of mandarin oranges, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the oranges taste amazing.


nasar shah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mandarin oranges.


Moslin Moslin
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I made this salad with grilled chicken and it was delicious. The chicken added a nice savory flavor.


Jade Harrison
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


king Musti
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I love the crunch of the pecans in this salad. They add a nice contrast to the soft mandarin oranges.


Heidi Glynn
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Tiky Tiki
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing. The dressing is so good.


Sagar Gharti
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Christiana Fuller
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Hannah Van Der Merwe
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Eric B
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I love the sweet and tangy dressing on this salad. It's the perfect balance to the crunchy pecans and juicy mandarin oranges.


Madhav Poudel
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make.