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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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