Romaine Mandarin Salad

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing Romaine Mandarin Salad! This delightful dish features crisp romaine lettuce paired with sweet, juicy mandarin oranges for a burst of citrusy flavor. Toasted sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while thinly sliced green onions provide a subtle, zesty kick. The salad is brought together with a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, creating the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet elegant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a party favorite. With its fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this colorful salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 15 oz Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
• 2 whole Green onions
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain the canned mandarin oranges and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Allow to cool before adding to the salad.

Step 4

Slice the green onions thinly and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure even distribution of the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your crisp, flavorful Romaine Mandarin Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1838.6 grams (1838.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374

Total Fat 93.20g	119%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1670mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 122.90g	45%
Dietary Fiber 29.50g	105%
Total Sugars 75.20g
Protein 32.40g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 725mg	56%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 3368mg	72%

*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: 57.5%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 33.7%