Best Mandarin Orange Salad With Candied Almonds Recipes

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MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Another Mandarin Almond Salad. Only slightly different from the one Inez posted. Can't go wrong with either one. This is good stuff!

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 long stem green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
  • Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
  • Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
  • Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
  • Sprinkle with sugared almonds.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH CANDIED ALMONDS



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Good enough for a special occasion. Recipe from Junior League of Nashville's Notably Nashville Cookbook.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 head leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Mix the vegetable oil, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, parsley, sugar, salt & pepper in a bowl.
  • For the Salad: Combine the leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, scallions, celery, cranberries and oranges in a salad bowl and mix gently. Add the Red Wine Vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
  • For the Candied Almonds: Combine the sugar and almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the sugar melts, stirring occasionally. Cook until the almonds are evenly coated, stirring constantly. Spread on waxed paper and separate with forks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 24.1, Protein 4.7

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Provided by BDEGER

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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Here's a refreshing salad that's always a hit at our house. Crisp greens, bright oranges and red onion add pretty color to your meal, and the sweet caramelized almonds provide a unique crunch. This bowl gets passed around until it's empty! -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat. Add almonds; stir until coated. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well. , Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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If desired, replace the canned mandarin orange segments with 2 medium oranges peeled and section, or 1 cup of sliced strawberries in season.

Provided by Science Amy

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup almonds, toasted, slivered

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, celery, onions and mandarin oranges. Set aside.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 195.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 3.9

MANDARIN ORANGE ALMOND SALAD



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange Almond Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BothFex

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 head lettuce
1 cup celery, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 cup drained mandarin orange
1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce, celery, parsley, and green onions.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, Tabasco, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Dress salad, sprinkle with oranges and almonds, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872.7, Fat 68.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Sodium 1232.8, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 10, Sugar 49.2, Protein 10.5

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