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Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad Recipe

This quick and easy salad never misses with dinner guest. Once in a while, I'll add avocado and blue cheese for a more interesting flavor.—David Collin, Martinez, California

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Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground savory
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup syrup; set oranges aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine syrup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and savory; shake well. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, oranges and onion. Add the dressing and toss. Top with almonds; serve immediately. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 95 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad in Taste of Home February/March 1997, p47