mandarin orange salad
A refreshing and tangy mandarin orange salad tossed with crunchy pecans and a homemade vinaigrette, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cranks fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 8 drops Tabasco sauce
- 0.5 cup sliced pecans
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 bunches romaine lettuce or one package of 3 stalks
- 2 green onions green onions (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained (15 ounce)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, mix ingredients for dressing, refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For nuts, sauté sliced pecans in 2 tablespoons sugar on medium heat, until browned.
- Chop lettuce and place in a large bowl. Add chopped green onions, diced celery, and drained mandarin oranges.
- Top with sugared pecans and drizzle with prepared dressing just before serving.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. Feel free to add grilled chicken for a protein boost.