Salad with Caramelized Slivered Almonds Mandarin Oranges
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Salad with Caramelized Slivered Almonds and Mandarin Oranges—a symphony of textures and flavors that epitomizes fresh, gourmet dining. This salad features crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and thinly sliced red onions, all brought to life with a zesty homemade orange vinaigrette. The crowning glory? Irresistibly crunchy caramelized slivered almonds, coated in a golden layer of melted sugar for a sweet, nutty finish. Perfect as a light yet satisfying appetizer or side dish, this quick-to-make salad is both elegant and approachable. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking a blend of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh segments)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the slivered almonds and granulated sugar to the skillet.
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, and the almonds turn golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to let the almonds burn.
Transfer the caramelized almonds to a sheet of parchment paper and spread them out to cool. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Right before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the cooled caramelized almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 761 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1966 mg | 42% | |
*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.
