Mandarin Orange Toss Christmas Salad Recipes

MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup syrup; set oranges aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine syrup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and savory; shake well. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, oranges and onion. Add the dressing and toss. Top with almonds; serve immediately.

MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, gently toss greens, oranges, onions and sunflower kernels. In a measuring cup, combine the dressing ingredients. Add water to measure 1 cup. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. 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.

TOSSED SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• In a large bowl tear lettuce into small pieces.
• Drain oranges and reserve 2 Tbsp of juice.
• Mix reserved juice, vinegar, onion powder and garlic powder with miracle whip until smooth.
• Add drained oranges and onions to lettuce.
• Drizzle miracle whip mixture over all and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

MANDARIN ORANGE TOSS (CHRISTMAS SALAD)

Steps:

• Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool on waxed paper and break apart. Toss lettuce, celery, onions and oranges in dressing until well coated. Top with candied almonds.

MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a zippered plastic bag (gallon size), combine the chicken and teriyaki sauce. Seal the bag, turn to coat and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate.
• Drain and throw away the marinade and place chicken cubes into a large skillet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes over a medium-med. high heat, stirring often until it is cooked through (180 degrees F).
• Refrigerate chicken until chilled (about 2 more hours).
• In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients along with the prepared chicken.
• In a large jar with a tight lid, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss salad to coat.

REFRESHING SIDE SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Mix salad mix, kale, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, strawberries, pecans, and poppy seeds. Top with raspberry vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve immediately.