Mandarin Orange Salad
This Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing and vibrant side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It combines sweet mandarin oranges with crunchy nuts and a tangy dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz mandarin oranges drained
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened, optional
Dressing Ingredients
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, toasted sliced almonds, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped celery.
- If using, add the sweetened shredded coconut to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. For a different twist, try adding some chopped walnuts or pecans instead of almonds.