Best Mandarin Nut Tossed Salad Recipes

MANDARIN PEANUT-CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad ingredients. Toss with dressing; season with salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

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.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

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.

MANDARIN-CASHEW TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuces, oranges, green pepper, celery and onion. , In a small bowl, combine oil, honey, mustard, lime zest, paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad. Add cashews; toss to coat.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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.

STRAWBERRY AND MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir the almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar together in the skillet; cook until the sugar has melted and coats the almonds; 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Whisk the vegetable oil, vinegar, hot sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Toss the spring mix, oranges, strawberries, celery, onion, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl; drizzle the vegetable oil mixture over the lettuce mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad to serve.

AVOCADO MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, onions, pecans and pepper; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Just before serving, place the greens in a large salad bowl; top with orange mixture and avocado slices. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a sauce pan.
• Stir in walnut pieces and coat with butter.
• Stir for 4 minutes and remove from pan and set aside.
• Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Toss greens, mandarin orange segments and crumbled cheese.
• Toss with toasted walnuts and serve with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing.

MANDARIN-CASHEW TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuces, oranges, green pepper, celery and onion.
• In a small bowl, combine oil, honey, mustard, lime peel, paprika, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Drizzle over salad.
• Add cashews; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.