Mandarin Green Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crisp greens, sweet mandarin oranges, and caramelized almonds, perfect for light lunches or as a side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Toss slivered almonds with about 1 tablespoon sugar in a frying pan over low heat.
- Stir until the almonds are caramelized and set aside to cool.
- Break the romaine and iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a salad bowl.
- Add chopped celery, chopped green onions, and drained mandarin oranges to the greens.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the caramelized almonds on top before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
277
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Low-carb
Under 400 cal
Contains
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).