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Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad

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"This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!"
Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 109 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  25 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2007 by Cindy 
Excellent taste! Recommendations: add a teaspoon or two of the orange juice from the can into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2006 by Melissa 
This is one of the best salads I've tried on this site-I loved it as did my husband. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2005 by Linda C. 
this is great...so easy and always a hit...i add 1/4 c oil instead of 1/2c MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on may 31, 2007 by rach747 
Awesome Salad! I did add/ change it a bit to suit my liking. I made it equal parts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2006 by SALLYB24 
This salad was very good - I will definitely make again. I took some of the suggestions from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by BLUESKYCOOK 
This was an easy and delicious. I've read other orange salad recipes and one instructed that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Very, very delicious salad that I made just for me today. After my daughters' prom Friday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2006 by MARY DOMAZ 
This is a wonderful salad, esp. for winter. The dressing is a wonderful blend that is so tasty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2005 by Malissa S. Thompson 
I wish I could give this recipe 10 stars. Before my bank's Christmas dinner was over I knew... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2003 by LRS4564 
Made this for a dinner party and all the guests really loved it. I knew it tasted good when... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 397

  • Total Fat: 26.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 499mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 4g

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