Zesty Fresh Mandarin Orange Salad with Sugared Almonds Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant Zesty Fresh Mandarin Orange Salad with Sugared Almonds Delight, perfect for warm weather dining.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

2 cups Mandarin Oranges fresh
4 cups Mixed Greens baby spinach or arugula
1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced

For the Sugared Almonds

1 cup Slivered Almonds
2 tablespoons Sugar

For the Dressing

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey or agave nectar for vegan
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roast slivered almonds on a baking sheet with sugar for about 10 minutes until golden.
In a bowl, add mixed greens as a base.
Layer mandarin oranges and red onion on the greens.
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Top with roasted sugared almonds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional add-ins include crumbled feta or grilled chicken for added protein.

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