Spicy Orange Salad
A vibrant and spicy citrus salad combining mandarin oranges, warming cinnamon and cloves, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy gelatin base—perfect for festive gatherings or refreshing snacks.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving the juice, and add water to make 1 3/4 cups of liquid.
- Place the liquid in a saucepan; add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, then strain out the spices.
- Dissolve the orange gelatin in the hot water mixture, then add 2 cups of cold water and lemon juice.
- Chill until the gelatin is partially set.
- Fold in the drained mandarin oranges and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a mold and chill until firm before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
366
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
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).