Mandarin Salad Recipe
Overview:
This delightful Mandarin Salad is a symphony of fresh flavors, perfect for accompanying your favorite chicken or seafood dishes. It’s light, vibrant, and incredibly easy to make, taking just 10 minutes of prep time. With its zesty orange dressing and crunchy almonds, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Mixed greens
- Thinly sliced onion rings
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 196.4
- Fat: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 11.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.1g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 6.4g
- Protein: 0.7g
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Orange Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad. |
| 2 | Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base. |
| 3 | Add Mandarin Oranges: Top the mixed greens with the mandarin oranges, draining any excess juice before adding them to the salad. |
| 4 | Add Onion Rings: Scatter a few thinly sliced onion rings over the oranges for a hint of sharpness. |
| 5 | Sprinkle with Almonds: Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the salad for a delightful crunch. |
| 6 | Toss with Dressing: Just before serving, take the chilled dressing from the refrigerator and drizzle it over the salad. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. |
Serving:
This Mandarin Salad serves 6 people and pairs wonderfully with chicken or seafood dishes. It’s perfect for potlucks, quick lunches, or as a refreshing side for your weeknight dinners. Enjoy the burst of citrus flavors and the satisfying crunch of almonds in every bite!
Keywords:
Vegetable, Canadian, Potluck, < 15 Mins, Easy
🥗 Enjoy your Mandarin Salad! 🥗
