5 from 39 votes
Mandarin Orange Salad
This Mandarin Orange Salad mixes red leaf and romaine lettuces with celery, green onion, cooked chicken breast, peanuts, almonds, and mandarin orange segments. Dressed with a red wine vinegar vinaigrette featuring fresh parsley, the salad balances crisp textures and tangy, sweet flavors, making it a fresh and satisfying meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
267 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt coarse, to taste
- black pepper coarse, to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 red leaf lettuce head, cut
- 1 romaine lettuce head, cut
- 3 celery thinly sliced stalks
- 1 green onion bunch, thinly sliced
- 2 chicken breast cut into ½” size pieces, cooked
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
- 1 cup mandarin orange canned or fresh
- 1 tablespoon mint minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil minced, fresh
- salt coarse, to taste
- black pepper coarse, to taste
Instructions
- Dressing: Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk vigorously until emulsified. Set aside until ready to use.
- Salad: Add all of the ingredients to a large serving bowl and toss with some of the vinaigrette, salt, and pepper, until combined and serve.
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Notes
- Thoroughly wash and fully dry lettuce before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- For best freshness, keep the salad and vinaigrette separate and toss just before serving.
- This salad can be made up to one day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Additional crunchy vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, or shredded carrots can be added for extra texture.
- Prepare the vinaigrette with a stand mixer or food processor for a smooth emulsification.
- Use fresh herbs in the salad for a brighter flavor; reserve dried herbs for the dressing only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
362mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
872IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 872IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.