Salad with Caramelized Slivered Almonds Mandarin Oranges
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Salad with Caramelized Slivered Almonds and Mandarin Oranges—a symphony of textures and flavors that epitomizes fresh, gourmet dining. This salad features crisp mixed greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and thinly sliced red onions, all brought to life with a zesty homemade orange vinaigrette. The crowning glory? Irresistibly crunchy caramelized slivered almonds, coated in a golden layer of melted sugar for a sweet, nutty finish. Perfect as a light yet satisfying appetizer or side dish, this quick-to-make salad is both elegant and approachable. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking a blend of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh segments)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the slivered almonds and granulated sugar to the skillet.
Step 3
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, and the almonds turn golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to let the almonds burn.
Step 4
Transfer the caramelized almonds to a sheet of parchment paper and spread them out to cool. Set aside.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 6
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Right before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Top the salad with the cooled caramelized almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (773.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1458.8 |
| Total Fat 110.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 761.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 104.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 66.1g | |
| Protein 34.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 422.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1965.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories