Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad

Name: Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; SALAD:; 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 7 cups torn romaine; 7 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1-1/2 cups sliced celery; 1-1/2 cups sliced green onion; 3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take it along to summer picnics.

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups sliced green onion
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Spread on foil to cool completely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003

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lettuceleaf

Oct 14, 2017

One of my favorite salads and easy to make!
Khobbs8562

Dec 24, 2014

Delicious salad! My friend made it for an office party. She omitted the celery, but added crumbled bacon. It was a huge hit! The dressing is not too sweet. The ingredients are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy.
annalisa_harmon

Dec 16, 2010

This is my favorite spinach salad! It is soooo good!
spiker1

Jan 11, 2008

I've made this salad several times. It's always a big hit when I make it. Everyone loves it!