Almond & Mandarin Orange Salad

Name: Almond & Mandarin Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 6 green onions, sliced; 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon; VINAIGRETTE:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

I got this delicious mandarin orange salad recipe from my sister. She's always coming up with a new recipe. This particular salad struck the whole family; it's become a standby for us all. —Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia

Ingredients

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 -1/3 cups: 196 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Almond Mandarin Salad in Simple & Delicious October/November 2011

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crhaynes

Jan 28, 2014

LOVE this recipe! It has quickly become a family favorite. I toast my almonds to bring out the flavor before adding them to the salad. YUMMY!
rvkreu07

Oct 23, 2013

I don't even like bacon, and I enjoyed this salad. I did add some fresh lemon to the dressing, and I didn't have celery salt so I used celery seed instead. It turned out great, and my guests enjoyed it too!
marmar5

Jan 29, 2012

This salad is amazing. The whole family loves it.
pixie9999

Jan 9, 2012

This was a very good salad, a little sweet. Loved the bacon. Like another reviewer wrote, don't toss too early.
boydk

Nov 24, 2011

Love this recipe. Made it for my bacon loving friends and got rave reviews.
skeil

Oct 17, 2011

Even my no-greens eater made an exception for this since there was bacon in it. This was very good. Just be sure to wait until dinner is ready to toss with oranges and bacon or it will get soggy.