Description
Mandarin Almond Lettuce Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that brings together crisp butter lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, and crunchy almonds, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary needs, it’s sure to impress at any gathering while delivering a burst of sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the butter lettuce under cold water and dry thoroughly. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Peel and segment the mandarin oranges; arrange them over the lettuce.
- Add sliced red bell pepper and toasted almonds on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat without bruising the leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg