Mandarin-Nut Tossed Salad

Name: Mandarin-Nut Tossed Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts; 1/2 to 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

"I'm a wife, mother of three and business owner," relates Barbara Gibney of Lilian, Alabama. "With my busy schedule, I have to cook fast dishes, but I also want nutritious foods my entire family enjoys. Even the picky eaters in our house like this salad."

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/2 to 2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

In a bowl combine the salad greens and oranges. Sprinkle with peanuts. Combine salad dressing and soy sauce; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 78 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Mandarin-Nut Tossed Salad in Quick Cooking January/February 2005

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hbaseley

Jan 20, 2015

This was good! I will definitely make again. I think a bit of red onion might be a nice addition if i have the time, but I do like how easy this was to throw together as written.
katlaydee3

Jan 16, 2013

Wonderful! So simple and delicious and takes just a few minutes to make.