Best Mandarin Bacon Salad Recipes

MANDARIN-BACON SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the first 5 ingredients; stir with a whisk until well blended.
• Add the mandarin orange slices and lettuce to the bowl, toss to gently coat.
• Sprinkle the bacon and toasted almonds into the bowl; toss gently to mix.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients for the salad into a large serving bowl.
• Cut the bacon strips in half lengthwise, then thinly slice them crosswise into bacon bit sized pieces, 1/4″.
• Heat a cast iron skillet, (I used a 9″) over medium heat. When the pan is hot but not smoking, add the bacon to the pan and sauté until browned and the fat has rendered, about 3-5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and add the Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sea salt to taste, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk to completely combine and then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
• For a nice presentation, you can keep back some of the mandarin oranges and pomegranate arils to sprinkle over the top.

MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a salad bowl, combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Gently stir in oranges. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

ALMOND MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly browned. Drain, cool and crumble.
• To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey,dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
• Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.