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mandarin almond salad

Mandarin Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This spinach, mandarin orange and almond salad recipe is so easy and so absolutely delicious, you will make it over and over again. You'll find lots of variations below as well.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 can mandarin orange sections, drained
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, or whole blanched almonds
  • baby spinach, romaine lettuce or butter lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Place the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for a few minutes until golden brown. Watch every closely as they can quickly burn. Allow the almonds to cool.
  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients together. Toss the dressing with the lettuce and add the orange sections. Sprinkle the almonds over top of the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalProtein: 3.8gFat: 23.3gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 173mgFiber: 2.9gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg
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