Aunt Ruth's Mandarin Orange Salad
Aunt Ruth’s Mandarin Orange Salad is fresh, simple, and full of flavor. Crisp romaine, sweet mandarin oranges, feta, and almonds come together with a tangy homemade dressing for a salad that’s perfect for any meal, but works specially well with summer dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Big Wooden Salad Bowl - because presentation matters when Aunt Ruth’s recipe is involved.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 package chopped romaine or 2 heads of romaine, chopped
- 4 mandarin oranges peeled and segmented OR 1 (6 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ½ cup sliced almonds plain or toasted
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Dash of garlic powder
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium serving bowl, layer the chopped romaine, mandarin oranges, feta, and almonds.
- Just before serving, drizzle about half the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add more dressing if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Toast your almonds – A quick 5 minutes in a dry skillet brings out their nutty flavor. Totally worth it.
- Make it heartier – Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a full meal.
- Double the dressing – You’ll want leftovers for tomorrow’s salad (or as a marinade for chicken).
- Grilled burgers or chicken skewers for a classic summer cookout combo.
- A loaf of crusty bread or cheesy bread twists (because carbs make every salad better).
Nutrition
Serving: 6 ServingsCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3733IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
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