Mandarin Salad Oriental
Mandarin Salad Oriental is a dairy free side dish. One serving contains 267 calories, 4g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up romaine lettuce, oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Remove flavor packet from soup mix, and set aside. Crumble noodles.
Bake noodles in a shallow pan at 350 for 10 minutes or until toasted, stirring after 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, and cool.
Cook almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5 to 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and almonds are evenly coated.
Whisk together reserved flavor packet, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, oil, and next 5 ingredients.
Toss together lettuces, celery, and green onions in a large bowl.
Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat.
Add noodles, almond mixture, and orange sections, and toss gently to coat.