Mandarin Orange Salad {Citrus Dressing}

Contemporary, Vivid, & Stuffed with Taste!

I like a GOOD salad with a lot of flavors and textures and this Mandarin Orange Salad checks the entire bins after which some!

This salad is sort of a burst of sunshine in each chunk. Tender butter lettuce is topped with juicy mandarin oranges, clean avocado slices, creamy feta cheese, and candied pistachios. Sure, candied pistachios! Candy, crunchy, and barely salty, they add a pop of texture that takes this salad to the subsequent stage. I additionally like so as to add contemporary mint for a cool and refreshing notice.

Now, let’s discuss in regards to the citrus poppy seed dressing. It’s candy, tangy, and has simply the correct amount of zing. It’s straightforward to whisk up and brings out the most effective flavors within the salad.

This contemporary and easy salad is fairly to serve and the colourful flavors could have you savoring each single chunk.

I extremely suggest utilizing contemporary mandarin oranges (Cuties or Halos) as a substitute of canned oranges. They’re straightforward to peel and are SO juicy! Youngsters love them too!

This salad may be very versatile. You possibly can add grilled rooster, salmon, shrimp, and even swap out the feta for goat cheese or Parmesan. If you happen to don’t have butter lettuce, attempt romaine, spring combine, or arugula.

Methods to Make Mandarin Orange Salad

If you happen to’ve by no means candied pistachios earlier than, don’t fear, they’re straightforward to make and completely well worth the effort. Simply toss the nuts in a little bit of granulated sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt, warmth them up in a skillet till the sugar dissolves and they’re coated properly.

Unfold the sugary (and sticky) pistachios out on a bit of parchment paper in a fair layer. The coating will harden because the nuts cool. Go forward, pattern a number of, however watch out as a result of they’re very addicting! It’s essential be sure to avoid wasting for the salad:)

The dressing solely takes a couple of minutes to make. You possibly can whisk the entire components collectively in a small bowl or shake it up in jar! And bonus, you may make the dressing prematurely, it’ll hold within the fridge for as much as 1 week.

To assemble the salad, high the butter lettuce with mandarin orange segments, candied pistachios, sliced avocado, crumbled feta, a bit inexperienced onion and contemporary mint.

Through the holidays, I typically add pomegranate or dried cranberries to provide the salad a festive pop! Different herbs like dill, chives, and basil are additionally good additons.

Drizzle with the citrus poppy seed dressing and toss till properly coated.

Voilà! You’ve got your self a GORGEOUS and scrumptious salad! It’s good for a light-weight lunch, a aspect dish at dinner, or perhaps a crowd-pleasing addition to your subsequent feast. Take pleasure in!

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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

This salad has every thing: shiny, zesty flavors, creamy textures, and a satisfying crunch because of the candy candied pistachios. It’s a feel-good salad that’s straightforward to make, but it feels fancy sufficient for any special day.

For the candied pistachios:

For the salad:

• 2 to three heads butter lettuce, roughly chopped
• 2 cups mandarin orange slices, from about 4-5 mandarin oranges
• 2 inexperienced onions, sliced
• 1 massive avocado, sliced
• 1/3 cup feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint

• First make the candied pistachios. In a medium skillet over medium warmth, add the sugar and honey. Let prepare dinner till sugar is dissolved. Add the pistachios and a pinch of flaky sea salt, stirring to mix. Flip the warmth to medium excessive and prepare dinner for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring consistently till the sugar combination evenly coats the pistachios. Switch the pistachios to a bit of parchment paper and unfold in a fair layer. The coating shall be sticky however will harden because the nuts cool. Let cool utterly.

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk collectively the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, poppy seeds, garlic, salt, and pepper.

• To assemble the salad, place the lettuce in a big bowl or on a platter. Prime with orange slices, inexperienced onions, avocado, feta cheese, mint, and candied pistachios.

• Drizzle with dressing and toss till properly coated. Serve instantly.

For greatest outcomes, Use contemporary mandarins, however canned mandarins will work in a pinch. 
Methods to retailer, as soon as the salad is assembled and dressed, it’s best eaten the identical day.
Make the candied pistachios and dressing forward of time. Retailer the pistachios in an hermetic container on the counter for as much as 1 week. Preserve the dressing within the fridge in a jar or container for as much as 1 week. Whisk properly earlier than utilizing. 
For further protein, add rooster, salmon, shrimp, and even chickpeas or hard-boiled eggs. 

Energy: 323kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 8g, Fats: 22g, Saturated Fats: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 5g, Monounsaturated Fats: 15g, Ldl cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 354mg, Potassium: 642mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 2452IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 2mg

Key phrases lettuce, orange, pistachio

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