TANGERINE TOSSED SALAD

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My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds make this one of my favorite recipes. -Helen Musenbrock, O'Fallon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 medium tangerines or 1 navel orange
6 cups torn lettuce
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove from the heat. Peel and section the tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice., In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tangerines and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, reserved juice and remaining sugar. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nkateko Letsoalo
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful dressing. However, the salad was still very healthy and refreshing.


Parhyar Sahab
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet dressing. However, the salad was still very refreshing and flavorful. I would recommend it to others who enjoy sweet salads.


Jayda Mbali
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The tangerines were so sweet and juicy, and the almonds added a nice crunch. The arugula was a bit peppery, but I liked that it balanced out the sweetness of the tangerines. The dressing was als


Ebosie Ifeanyi
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect. The tangerines are sweet and juicy, the almonds add a nice crunch, and the arugula is peppery and refreshing. The dressing is also delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again a


Rabbit Farm
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful dressing. However, the salad was still very healthy and refreshing.


Aheicy Raec
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet dressing. However, the salad was still very refreshing and flavorful. I would recommend it to others who enjoy sweet salads.


Sunny Jahangir
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The tangerines were so sweet and juicy, and the almonds added a nice crunch. The arugula was a bit peppery, but I liked that it balanced out the sweetness of the tangerines. The dressing was als


abigail garza
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect. The tangerines are sweet and juicy, the almonds add a nice crunch, and the arugula is peppery and refreshing. The dressing is also delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again a


Alina Abbas
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful dressing. However, the salad was still very healthy and refreshing.


Maaz ibn Rafi
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This salad was delicious! The tangerines were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the almonds added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this salad again.


Subhani Nadaf
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet dressing. However, the salad was still very refreshing and flavorful. I would recommend it to others who enjoy sweet salads.


Jainarine Toolsie
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of flavors is amazing. The tangerines are sweet and juicy, the almonds add a nice crunch, and the arugula is peppery and refreshing. The dressing is also del


Rondolyn White
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright and citrusy flavor of the tangerines. I also like to add a bit of feta cheese for extra flavor.


JONATHAN MEJIA
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The tangerines and almonds really balance out the peppery flavor of the arugula. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Attiq Rehman
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Waiswa Baptist
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This salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The combination of citrusy tangerines, crunchy almonds, and peppery arugula was perfect. I loved the tangy dressing, which really brought all the flavors together.