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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

Published: Aug 7, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Mandarin Orange salad in a small glass bowl with a fork with a large glass bowl of salad in background

This Mandarin orange salad recipe is easy to make and has a delicious apple cider dressing that perfectly balances the sweet mandarin oranges. It's also naturally dairy-free and Weight Watchers friendly. I got this recipe years ago from a friend when she brought it to a potluck. I loved it because it has a subtle flavor and is not overpowering. It's a nice light salad that pairs perfectly with so many dishes and that's why it's ideal for a potluck. I've only made a few minor changes to the original recipe.

mandarin orange salad in a large glass bowl with dressing being poured on it from a glass container

This recipe makes a wonderful winter salad, but is great any time of the year. It is an excellent accompaniment to grilled chicken or grilled pork, as it makes a great side salad. You could also add grilled chicken breast and make it a meal. It's ideal for bringing along to a potluck or backyard BBQ.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 What goes with orange salad?
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Mandarin Orange Salad recipe
  • 📋More Side Salad Recipes

🥘Ingredients

For this Mandarin Salad, you'll need:

ingredients in mandarin orange salad in glass bowls, labelled

Salad

  • Romaine lettuce
  • mandarin oranges (*I use canned mandarins)
  • cucumber
  • croutons
  • red onion
  • raw, unsalted sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • apple cider vinegar
  • liquid honey
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • sea salt

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

salad ingredients whisked together in a small bowl

Whisk salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl (or use a salad shaker) or mason jar.

Mandarin orange salad ingredients in large bowl

Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl.

mandarin salad mixed together in a large bowl

Mix salad ingredients together.

mandarin orange salad in a large glass bowl with dressing being poured on it from a glass container

Pour dressing over salad.

Hint: Do not pour dressing over salad until you are ready to serve (to avoid the salad getting soggy)

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Vegan - substitute agave for honey (use about ½ the amount) to make this vegan!
  • Lettuce - instead of romaine lettuce, you can use iceberg lettuce, spring mix or spinach
  • Oil - you could use another type of oil (canola or vegetable) instead of olive oil
  • Oranges- you could use fresh mandarins instead of canned mandarins
  • Onions - you could substitute green onions for red onions
  • Spicy - add a little chili pepper flakes to the salad dressing or a couple of dashes of tabasco sauce to spice it up
  • Croutons - use any type you like!
  • Sunflower seeds- you can use blanched sliced almond instead
  • Add-ins - add grilled chicken on top and make it a full meal!

🥗 What goes with orange salad?

  • Soy Ginger Lime marinate Bbq Pork (shown below)
  • Chicken: BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe, Baked Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes or Monterey Chicken
  • Cornish hens in white wine sauce
  • Pasta, such as my Make-Ahead Lasagna (with no boil noodles) or Baked Beef Cannelloni
5 pieces of marinated pork on a black platter with lemon wedges and a dish of soy sauce in the middle

🍽Equipment

You'll need a large knife, cutting board, a large bowl and a salad shaker (affiliate link) also comes in handy. Alternatively, you can simply whisk the ingredients together.

Mandarin Orange salad in a small glass bowl with a fork with a large glass bowl of salad in background

🌡️Storage

If making ahead, store the wet ingredients (lettuce, onion and cucumber) separately from the dressing and oranges in the fridge in an airtight container. Add-ins (croutons, and sunflower seeds) can be stored at room temperature. Combine when ready.

Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 2 days. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 10 servings as a side salad. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

Mandarin Orange salad in a small glass bowl with a fork

🔢WW Points

This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 3 WW points on my plan. I get fruits and vegetables a zero points and I get extra points for the veggies (lettuce and cucumber). Build it in the app to see how many points it is on your plan! You could further reduce points by using a lower point crouton (fat-free) or skipping them all together.

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you cut Mandarin for salad?

You don't need to cut mandarin for a salad if you are using fresh mandarin oranges, you simply peel it, then pull apart each segment and add them to the salad. Canned mandarins are already in segments.

This Mandarin Orange Salad is a delicious salad that's a quick and easy side salad for almost any dish and makes a great potluck salad!

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Mandarin Orange salad in a small glass bowl with a fork
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📋 Mandarin Orange Salad recipe

This Mandarin orange salad is easy to make and has a delicious apple cider dressing. and it's naturally dairy-free and Weight Watchers friendly.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: mandarin, orange, salad
Special Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped (large head of lettuce)
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments (a can of mandarin oranges)
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ½ large red onion
  • ¼ cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon liquid honey
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Whisk salad dressing ingredients together in a small bowl (or salad shaker)
    salad ingredients whisked together in a small bowl
  • Combine salad ingredients in large bowl.
    Mandarin orange salad ingredients in large bowl
  • Mix salad ingredients together.
    mandarin salad mixed together in a large bowl
  • Add salad dressing to salad.
    mandarin orange salad in a large glass bowl with dressing being poured on it from a glass container

Notes

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