Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

Brighten your spring and summer with this vibrant Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad! This refreshing recipe, originally submitted to the Stockton Asparagus Festival by a local TV station, is bursting with fresh flavors. The perfectly blanched asparagus spears are complemented by juicy mandarin oranges and sweet grapes, all tossed in your favorite dressing and topped with crunchy roasted almonds. A quick and easy meal prep or side dish that's sure to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 218.9 kcal

Protein 14g

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Ingredients for Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
Carrot
Celery
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
salt to taste
White Pepper
1/4 cup salad dressing (vinaigrette recommended)
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
black pepper to taste

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How to Make Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad

Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus. Cut the spears on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus with 1 cup segmented mandarin oranges, 1/2 cup halved red grapes, and 1/4 cup chopped red onion.
Add 1/4 cup of your favorite salad dressing (vinaigrette recommended). Toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Top with 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

11g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad?

Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad?

Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad has approximately 218.9 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad?

The key ingredients for Asparagus Mandarin Orange Salad are Asparagus, Mandarin Orange, Red Seedless Grapes, Carrot, Celery, Slivered Almonds. See the full list with measurements above.