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This MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD with ALMONDS AND CIDER VINAIGRETTE has been a favorite in our family forever! SO flavorful and easy. Such a great salad to throw together anytime!

Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Mandarin Orange Salad with Cider Vinaigrette is a light, healthy, and delicious salad to serve for any occasion.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

For the Salad

  • ½ cup sugared almonds (click for recipe!)
  • ½ head Romaine lettuce or bibb lettuce, chopped
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 3 Mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
  • ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ cup croutons (click for recipe)

For the Cider Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 green onion sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup canola oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients, except the croutons, in a large serving bowl and mix well.
    ½ cup sugared almonds, ½ head Romaine lettuce, ½ head iceberg lettuce, ½ cup diced celery, ½ cup chopped green onions, 3 Mandarin oranges, ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
    ingredients for mandarin orange salad in a glass bowl on a marble counter.
  • Whisk all of the vinaigrette ingredients together until emulsified. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
    2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 1 green onion, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup canola oil
    green cider vinaigrette in a glass bowl on a marble table.
  • Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat. Add croutons and gently mix together. Serve immediately.
    ½ cup croutons
    a spoon drizzling cider vinaigrette over mandarin orange salad in a white bowl.

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Notes

  • If a smooth vinaigrette is desired, blend the dressing with a hand blender or immersion blender.
Storage: Store Mandarin orange salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 8007IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2mg