Best Mary Lous Mandarin Salad Recipes

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

MANDARIN ORANGE WATERGATE SALAD

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Mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries give this creamy Watergate salad a burst of color and flavor perfect for the holiday table.

Provided by ATREVINO02

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 ½ (10.5 ounce) packages miniature marshmallows
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, sliced
½ (3.5 ounce) package shredded coconut

Steps:

Mix pineapple, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, marshmallows, cherries, and coconut together in a bowl. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 87.6 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

MANDARIN SALAD

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"You can keep the oranges and french-fried onions in your pantry to prepare this refreshingly different salad when unexpected company shows up at the door," comments Elsie Maurillo, Atkinson, New Hampshire. "It goes equally well with beef, pork or poultry or fish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 cups torn salad greens
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

Drain oranges, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or refrigerate for another use). In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and reserved juice until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the greens, oranges and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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LOUIS SEAFOOD SALAD

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I once worked with a chef who made the most wonderful Louis dressing, but he wouldn't disclose his secret that made it so unusual and so good. Years later, he worked for my dad and told me his secret, the clove-flavored vinegar... you can't really taste it, but it adds something special! I'm sure he is long gone, so I feel free to pass on his secret.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories Lobster

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

assorted mixed greens, whatever looks good,washed and drained,torn,and chilled
1 -1 1/2 lb crabmeat or 1 -1 1/2 lb lobster meat, drained and picked over or a combination,chilled
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled,sliced,or diced,or shredded,or a combination for different textures
1 lemon, juice of
crouton, preferably homemade (optional)
green bell peppers or red bell pepper, rings (optional)
thinly sliced onion rings (optional)
chopped tomato (optional)
mild pepperoncini pepper, italian pickled peppers (optional)
freshly shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
lemon wedges or lemon slice (to garnish) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, simmered over low heat with
8 whole cloves, until reduced to 2 tsp,cloves discarded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce, to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, including both white and green parts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons finely chopped stuffed green olives
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish, to taste
a tiny touch garlic
3 -5 dashes paprika
3 -5 dashes tarragon vinegar, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients including any desired optional ingredients, and refrigerate, covered, for several hours before serving.
Divide greens onto 4 individual salad plates or place in a large serving bowl.
Top with shrimp and/or crab and/or lobster, and drizzle with lemon juice.
Garnish with any or all of the optional ingredients, the more the better.
Sprinkle with chopped chives.
If serving individually, top each salad with a dollop of Louis Dressing, serving the remainder on the side.
If serving from a large serving bowl, present, add dressing, and toss the salad at the table.
Serve additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 421.6, Sodium 831.8, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 31.3

CRUNCHY RAMEN SALAD

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For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I shake them up together when it's time to eat. -LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
2 packages (14 ounces each) coleslaw mix
12 green onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add almonds and sunflower kernels; cook until toasted, about 4 minutes. Cool., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, pepper, contents of ramen seasoning packets and remaining oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Break noodles into small pieces. Just before serving, stir in noodles, almonds and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.