Strawberry and Mandarin Salad

Strawberry and Mandarin Salad

This is a fresh summer-time strawberry mandarin orange salad that is inexpensive and easy to make. This salad can be made up the day before and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag spring mix lettuce
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar together in the skillet; cook until the sugar has melted and coats the almonds; 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, hot sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Toss spring mix, oranges, strawberries, celery, onion, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl; drizzle the vegetable oil mixture over the lettuce mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185
Calories
12g
Fat
18g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Sodium320mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars14g
Protein3g
Vitamin C33mg 165%
Calcium57mg 4%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium313mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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