Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad a try. One serving contains 163 calories, 2g of protein, and 12g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly recipe serves 6 and costs 47 cents per serving. 36 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is brought to you by Everyday Home Cook. A mixture of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, canned mandarin oranges, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 44%. Try Almond & Mandarin Orange Salad, Mandarin Orange Almond Salad, and Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad with Creamy Orange Vanilla Yogurt Dressing for similar recipes.

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients:

1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 11oz can mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 large bunch/bag lettuce: Romaine, spring mix, etc.

1/2 teaspoon salt

Dressing

2 tablespoons white sugar

Equipment:

sauce pan

blender

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

To make candied almonds, pour 1/2 cup sugar in a dry saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sugar caramelizes, stirring often. Add almonds and stir to coat. Spread candied almonds onto a silicone baking mat or waxed paper to harden.Place lettuce in a large bowl, and set aside. In a blender, combine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper. Turn blender on low and stream in olive oil slowly. When all combined, toss lettuce with dressing. Top with candied almonds and mandarin oranges, and serve.

 

Step by step:


1. To make candied almonds, pour 1/2 cup sugar in a dry saucepan.

2. Heat over medium heat until sugar caramelizes, stirring often.

3. Add almonds and stir to coat.

4. Spread candied almonds onto a silicone baking mat or waxed paper to harden.

5. Place lettuce in a large bowl, and set aside. In a blender, combine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper. Turn blender on low and stream in olive oil slowly. When all combined, toss lettuce with dressing. Top with candied almonds and mandarin oranges, and serve.


Nutrition Information:

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154k Calories
1g Protein
12g Total Fat
10g Carbs
5% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
154k
8%

Fat
12g
19%

  Saturated Fat
1g
9%

Carbohydrates
10g
4%

  Sugar
8g
10%

Cholesterol
0.26mg
0%

Sodium
204mg
9%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
1g
3%

Vitamin A
1089IU
22%

Vitamin C
17mg
22%

Vitamin E
2mg
20%

Vitamin K
11µg
11%

Manganese
0.15mg
8%

Fiber
1g
6%

Magnesium
22mg
6%

Vitamin B2
0.08mg
5%

Copper
0.08mg
4%

Vitamin B1
0.06mg
4%

Phosphorus
36mg
4%

Potassium
127mg
4%

Zinc
0.47mg
3%

Folate
12µg
3%

Iron
0.49mg
3%

Calcium
24mg
2%

Vitamin B3
0.45mg
2%

Vitamin B6
0.03mg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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