Mandarin Orange Salad
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
Mandarin Orange Salad
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This delicious Mandarin Orange Salad is loaded with chicken, fresh herbs, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. My family has been making this for decades and I love how it’s light, refreshing, and hearty enough for a full meal. Also not-too-mention it is extremely easy to prepare.
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Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- coarse salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 head of cut red leaf lettuce
- 1 head of cut romaine lettuce
- 3 thinly sliced stalks of celery
- 1 thinly sliced bunch of green onions
- 2 cooked chicken breasts cut into ½” size pieces
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup canned or fresh mandarin oranges
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- coarse salt and pepper to taste
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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.
Notes
- If my lettuce isn’t pre-washed, I always wash it thoroughly and dry it completely before tossing it with the rest of the ingredients. Why? Any leftover water will dilute the vinaigrette, leaving the salad soggy instead of crisp and fresh. I swear by my salad spinner for this, or you can pat the leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Make-Ahead: For freshness, you can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. It's best to keep the ingredients separate after prepping so that everything remains crisp. In addition, it's best to keep the salad untossed with the vinaigrette.
- How to Store: Place this covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to store the salad separately from the dressing.
- Make It Your Own: I love adding extra veggies to this salad - cucumbers, bell peppers, or shredded carrots all work great for extra crunch and flavor.
- Easy Dressing Hack: When I want to save time, I whip up the dressing in my stand mixer or food processor for a perfectly smooth vinaigrette.
- Fresh Herbs Only: I only use dry herbs in the dressing, never in the salad - fresh herbs add the bright, vibrant flavor this dish needs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
872IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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