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.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain the mandarin oranges and set them aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the cooled almonds and mandarin oranges to the salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, tangy, and sweet salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1207.4 grams (1207.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1609

Total Fat 125.20g	161%
Saturated Fat 13.40g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 995mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 105.80g	38%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 60.90g
Protein 38.20g	76%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 709mg	55%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2681mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.2%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 24.9%