Best Mandarin Orange Salad With Sugared Pecans Recipes

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MANDARIN PECAN SALAD



Mandarin Pecan Salad image

Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts and citrus, then drizzled with a sweet-tart poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn romaine
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
10 pecan halves
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
POPPY SEED DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Divide the romaine, oranges, pecans and cranberries between two salad plates. In a blender, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and onion powder; cover and process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH PECANS



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My mom uses almonds when she does this salad. I use pecans. You can also "candy" the pecans by putting thime in a pan with some sugar and cooking until the sugar has caramelized. Remove from the heat and pour onto foil and let cool. Break the pecans apart and toss with the salad.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small shallot, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil (4 Tbls if not using Walnut oil)
1 tablespoon walnut oil (optional)
coarse salt
black pepper
3 cups frisee (chicory)
3 cups green leaf lettuce
11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the shallot, vinegar and oil (s).
  • Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
  • Right before serving, toss with the greens.
  • Top each salad with orange slices and pecans.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. , Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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