Best Berry Mandarin Tossed Salad Recipes

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad image

"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. "We like to take the sweet and savory salad on picnics to accompany cold chicken and a loaf of crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash salt
1/3 cup canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Berry-mandarin Tossed Salad image

This was a recipe found in Quick Cooking Magazine posted by Linda Jo Wahlgren. This is a great picnic take-along.

Provided by Darkhunter

Categories Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 dash salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Whisk in oil.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon.
Drizzle with dressing; gently toss.

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD (CAROLYN)

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD (CAROLYN) image

Categories Salad Lettuce

Yield 12-14

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash salt
1/3 cup canola oil
8 cups torn mixed salad greens ( or what you want)
dried cranberries(what you want to use)
toasted pecans (what you want)
mandarin oranges drained
sliced strawberries (diagional)

Steps:

In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes(about 1-15seconds or less)stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and ref. until serving. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pecans, cranberries, oranges, and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

MANDARIN-BERRY TOSSED SALAD

Mandarin-Berry Tossed salad image

My family loves this salad . I plant the spinach early and hope we don't have a late frost to freeze the tiny green leaves. Mixed greens can also be used.I think it is the dressing that makes this salad sooo good.

Provided by marilyn zimmer

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1-1/4 tsp lemon juice, fresh
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp celery seed
dash of salt
1/3 c vegetable oil
8 c mixed salad greens ( we like mostly spinach)
2 c sliced fresh strawberries
1 can(s) 11 oz mandarin oranges drained
1 medium sweet onion sliced into rings
1/3 c slivered almonds, toasted
4 slice bacon strips cooked and crumbled

Steps:

1. In a cup microwave bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. microwave , uncovered on high for 1 to 2 minutes , stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving in salad .
2. In a large salad bowl combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds, and bacon. Drizzle with the cooled dressing and gently toss.