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Almond Mandarin Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Almond Mandarin Salad, perfect for warm weather gatherings! This recipe features sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, crispy bacon, and a zesty honey-mustard dressing. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's a crowd-pleasing side dish or light lunch that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 660.7 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Almond Mandarin Salad

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

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How to Make Almond Mandarin Salad

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and crumble.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of mixed greens, 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained), 2 green onions (thinly sliced), crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup slivered almonds.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

57g

Carbs

12g

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