Best Mandarin Orange Cashew Salad Recipes

Broccoli Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Cashews image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium head fresh broccoli, washed and trimmed (do not use frozen)
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup roasted cashews (or roasted sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, chopped and drained (or raisins)
1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup good quality mayonnaise (such as Hellman's or Best Foods)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Mix together broccoli, red onion, bacon, cashews, mandarin oranges, and mozzarella (if using) in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar, oil, and mayo. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Best if made a day ahead.

Cashew Chicken Salad With Mandarin Oranges image

Provided by LMillerRN

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3 cups shredded rotisserie cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped roasted cashews
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained

Steps:

Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

Spinach, Mandarin & Cashew Salad image

Provided by shadowplaycupcake

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups spinach
1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges
1/4 cup unsalted cashews
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mix the all from the olive oil down to the pepper in a shaker and make sure it is mixed well. Then toss into spinach mixture and combine, then enjoy!
***Amount of spinach sugested, as well as the oranges and cashews may be too little or too much, adjust to your liking!***.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 355.8, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6