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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy toasted pecans, and crisp salad greens. The sweet and savory flavors are perfectly balanced, making it a delightful side dish, especially alongside grilled pork or chicken. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a light lunch.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 119.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

  • 2 mandarin oranges
  • Green Onion
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • 5 oz mixed salad greens
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup red onion

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How to Make Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast 1/2 cup pecan halves on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely and roughly chop.
  2. Segment 2 mandarin oranges, removing all membranes. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine the mandarin orange segments, red onion, toasted pecans, and a pinch of black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Just before serving, toss 5 oz of mixed salad greens in a large bowl.
  5. Top the greens with the chilled mandarin orange mixture and 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced.
  6. Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette (about 2 tablespoons) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g

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