Mandarin Almond Salad

Name: Mandarin Almond Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 46 grams sliced almonds; 624 grams mandarin oranges, drained; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 servings ground black pepper to taste; 108 grams olive oil; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 60 milliliters red wine vinegar; 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped; 1 Tbsp white sugar

Mandarin Almond Salad might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe serves 8. One serving contains 111 calories, 3g of protein, and 6g of fat. If you have red wine vinegar, ground pepper, green onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.

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Romaine

Green Onions

Orange

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Bowl

Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.

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Almonds

Sugar

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Sauce Pan

Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Red Wine Vinegar

Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Shake

Sugar

Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated.

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Salad Dressing

Lettuce

Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

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Candied Almonds

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Bowl

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Bowl

Sauce Pan

Ingredients

Servings:

46grams

sliced almonds 624grams

mandarin oranges, drained 6

green onions, thinly sliced 8servings

ground black pepper to taste 108grams

olive oil 0teaspoons

crushed red pepper flakes 60milliliters

red wine vinegar 1head

romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped 1Tbsp

white sugar

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gruener Veltliner

Salad on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gruener Veltliner. Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner both have herby notes that complement salads with enough acid to match tart vinaigrettes, while a Chardonnay can be a good pick for creamy salad dressings. The Elway's Reserve Carneros Chardonnay Wine with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 38 dollars per bottle.

Elway's Reserve Carneros Chardonnay Wine

The 2014 Elway's Reserve Carneros Chardonnay is well-balanced, exhibiting crisp tropical fruit, apple and pear flavors with light floral elements. Hints of vanilla complement a smooth, lingering oak finish.