Mandarin Almond Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Mandarin Almond Salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin orange segments, toasted sliced almonds, and a pop of freshness from green onions, this vibrant salad is a delight for the senses. Tossed in a light and tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and a hint of soy sauce, it's a healthy, flavor-packed side dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this quick and easy salad recipe is sure to elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 11 ounces Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Drain the mandarin oranges and set them aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until they are light golden brown and aromatic, stirring frequently to prevent burning (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let them cool.
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified.
Add the cooled almonds and mandarin oranges to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, tangy, and sweet salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2681 mg | 57% | |
*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.
