How to Make Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and satisfying salad recipe to brighten up your mealtime? Look no further than Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad! Bursting with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and crisp romaine lettuce, this salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a light lunch, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • 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

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 509mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 443mg