Mandarin Kiwi Salad Recipes

MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
• To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH KIWI

Steps:

• Rinse the salad greens thoroughly and dry.
• Arrange greens on 4 individual plates.
• Scatter the kiwi, mandarin oranges, and red onions attractively on top.

JULIE'S KIWI MANDARIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel the kiwis, then whir them in the food processor until they're thoroughly liquified.
• They won't be completely liquid because they have a fair amount of fiber in them.
• Place in a bowl.
• If using canned mandarins, rinse them well (they usually come in syrup).
• If using fresh, peel and separate the mandarins.
• Then process them well.
• Put a sieve over the bowl with the kiwis and pour the processed mandarins into the sieve to separate the juice from the pulp.
• Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
• Pour over field greens salad mix and enjoy!
• Pine nuts make a nice garnish for this dressing.
• Note: I created this recipe as a request from a user on an online bulletin board.
• Fresh mandarins are preferred, rather than canned, for sure.
• Also, other people who've tried this recipe really like it- one substituted balsamic vinegar, but it's such a strong vinegar (and would cover the taste of the kiwi) I think the rice vinegar is better.

MANDARIN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients; set aside. Divide romaine among 4 plates; top with steak, strawberries, onion, oranges, pecans and cheese. Serve with vinaigrette.