Mandarin Orange Salad
Fruit, nuts, and greens come together in this light side salad. Try it with grilled meats, chicken, or fish.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon orange juice
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1 tablespoon olive, canola, or canola-soybean blend
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
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6 cups mixed greens (such as baby spinach, pea fronds, Bibb lettuce, and/or escarole)
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1 10.5-ounce can mandarin orange sections (juice pack), drained
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
Directions
1.
In a screw-top jar combine the vinegar, orange juice, oil, sugar, and mustard. Cover and shake well.
2.
Place greens in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat. Arrange orange sections and raspberries over greens. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes six 1-cup servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 89, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 43%, Calcium 4%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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