Green Salad with Mandarins and Sugared Almonds
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Green Salad with Mandarins and Sugared Almonds—a refreshing mix of crisp salad greens, juicy mandarin oranges, and irresistibly crunchy, caramelized almonds. This recipe is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, thanks to a homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a showstopper for any meal, whether it’s a casual lunch or a festive gathering. Serve it as a side dish or add your favorite protein to transform it into a complete meal. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold textures, this salad is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the sliced almonds and granulated sugar.
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, forming a light caramelized coating. This should take about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the almonds.
Transfer the sugared almonds to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely. Break apart any clumps if necessary.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens with the mandarin orange slices.
Add the cooled sugared almonds on top of the salad for a sweet and crunchy finish.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 786 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1378 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
