Mandarin Lettuce Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Mandarin Lettuce Salad—a vibrant mix of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, and toasted sliced almonds, all brought together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, combines the irresistible crunch of fresh greens with the natural sweetness of citrus and a hint of nuttiness. The dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic, adds a tangy yet balanced flavor that elevates every bite. Perfect as a light lunch, a holiday side dish, or a dinner party starter, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy a nutritious and elegant dish that’s both family-friendly and effortlessly sophisticated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear or chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Drain the canned mandarin oranges and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the sliced green onions to the salad bowl with the lettuce, oranges, and almonds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Mandarin Lettuce Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.6 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1800 mg | 38% | |
*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.
