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    Mandarin Orange Salad

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    I have a delicious mandarin orange salad recipe for you today, and it's so good that Leo has already asked me to make it again! This recipe is an old one that I used to make a lot, but I had forgotten about it until I was looking for my lemon cheesecake recipe.

    Mandarin orange salad

    When I ran across it in my old recipe book, I knew that I'd be making it soon and sharing it with you guys because it's that good!

    Spring onions and lettuce grown in our garden

    Even though this salad would be good anytime of the year, it's especially wonderful right now because spring onions and fresh lettuces are available.

    Spring onions in a raised bed

    We just happen to have some growing in our raised beds. These are spring onions that we planted about 6 weeks ago.

    Lettuces and herbs in a raised bed

    Here's some lettuce and herbs growing in another raised bed. They are so easy to grow that I encourage all of you to grow your own lettuce, even if you grow it in a pot. If you use transplants, you'll be harvesting lettuce within 2 weeks! Our lettuce is not quite ready since I just got it planted this week, so I snuck a few leaves from Jim and Jean's raised bed since they planted theirs earlier. (Shh! Don't tell!)

    Mandarin orange salad

    I used fresh mandarin oranges in my salad today because these "Cuties" are so readily available right now. But I've also made this salad with canned mandarin oranges.

    Mandarin orange salad

    To make the salad you will need: iceberg lettuce and another variety of lettuce such as romaine or red lettuce, 2-3 sliced green onions, peeled and segmented mandarin oranges, ¼ cup sliced almonds and ½ cup bacon bits.

    What makes this salad so refreshing is the homemade dressing and to make it you will need: ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons sugar (I used Splenda), 2 tablespoons white vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 fresh chopped basil leaves, and a few dashes of hot sauce (I used Texas Pete)

    Mandarin orange salad

    Now, I'll go ahead and fess up. I added more bacon than ½ cup! I fried about 10 strips and crumbled it! Perhaps that's why Leo asked for this salad again!

    Mandarin orange salad

    After I fried my bacon, I peeled those "Cuties." They are so good that I had to eat a few while I was making the salad.

    Mandarin orange salad

    To make the dressing, just combine all the ingredients. Don't leave out the hot sauce or the fresh basil because those 2 ingredients make the dressing SING! You know what I mean! Assemble your salad  and wait until just before serving to dress it.

    Mandarin orange salad

    What a flavorful combination of ingredients! Besides, do you know anyone who doesn't like bacon?

    Mandarin orange salad

    I think I could eat this salad everyday! Trust me on this one......you'll love it too!

    If you'd like a printable copy of this recipe, click HERE.

    Mandarin Orange Salad

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    Ingredients for the dressing:

    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon  sugar or Splenda
    • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2  basil leaves (chopped)
    • 3 dashes of hot sauce such as Texas Pete

    Ingredients for the salad

    • ¼ bunch romaine
    • 8 pieces bacon
    • 3 green onions
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds
    • 10 fresh mandarin oranges  ((I use Cuties) segmented)
    • ¼ head lettuce (shredded)
    1. Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients.

    2. Assemble the salad and add the dressing immediately before serving.

    I have made this salad using canned mandarin oranges and it's still very good. Just drain the oranges before using. You can also use any variety of lettuces in your salad that you like. And if you're in a real time crunch, you can add jarred Real Bacon Bits.

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    1. Jane Burkey

      April 28, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Jane: Your web-site is so enjoyable ~ Thank you for sharing~
      The Rhodes dinner rolls are a necessary product in the freezer, always.
      The homemade spaghetti sauce is a favorite on my shelves. jb

      Reply
    2. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      April 18, 2013 at 9:24 am

      You had me at bacon - looks amazing!
      Kelly

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    3. Stacey

      April 17, 2013 at 9:05 am

      That looks absolutely wonderful! So fresh and yummy for spring and summer.

      Reply
    4. Janelle

      April 16, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Now that looks delicious! It turned chilly here today, but by next week it will be back to the high 80s, so I think I'll be adding this to our dinner menu for next week! I give it the YUMPTIOUS stamp of approval!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Cozy Place Called Home

      April 16, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      Jane, I can't wait to make this salad for my family. We enjoy fresh tasting fruit salads but the crispy bacon in your recipe sealed the deal for me. The photo looks like a cookbook shot, very nice!
      Shannon

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    6. Rattlebridge Farm

      April 15, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      One of the prettiest salads I've ever seen. So fresh and colorful, perfect for spring. My husband will love it.

      Reply
    7. Jean Windham

      April 15, 2013 at 11:08 am

      Jane I am so happy you shared this recipe. It is a favorite that you made for us years ago in Charleston. I plan to go to the market today and get my ingredients to make this salad. The salad not only looks great but it is wonderful... Thanks for sharing. Jean

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    8. Wanda

      April 15, 2013 at 7:58 am

      I also have a salad that uses onions and mandarin oranges that we love but yours is different and looks so yummy. I can't wait to make your version. Who doesn't love bacon? Thanks for sharing. I'm visiting from Met Monday. Have a great week! ~Wanda

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    9. Valerie

      April 14, 2013 at 8:04 am

      Jane,

      This looks delicious, my Grandma made something similar to this and I haven't thought about it in years... it was marvelous. Thanks for posting this, we are definitely going to be making it soon. I also loved the tips on tomatoes, we have one more frost scheduled for this week and then out they come.

      Hugs,

      Valerie
      Cottage Making Mommy
      http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com

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    10. Savannah Granny

      April 13, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Lordy,Lordy! This looks awesome. I am certainly going to try this. I am pinning it so I will be able to quickly find it. Love that pinning thingie.
      xoGinger

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    11. Donnamae

      April 13, 2013 at 8:50 am

      It sounds delicious and looks beautiful! Very pretty salad bowl too! Enjoy your weekend! 😉

      Reply
    12. Mary

      April 13, 2013 at 7:50 am

      Beautiful salad Jane! The dressing sounds delicious and I've never met a salad I didn't like with bacon 🙂 I've never tried to grow lettuce, it's probably to late to try to plant some in a pot this spring since with the warm temperatures but I need to remember for next year!

      Reply
    13. [email protected] Designs

      April 13, 2013 at 7:07 am

      Jane...such a great refreshing Spring salad...and the fact that you can just pluck some of the ingredients from your garden is just so wonderful...talk about fresh!...I too could eat this everyday!! Have a wonderful weekend you two!!

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    14. Melanie

      April 13, 2013 at 6:50 am

      Jane, Have Y'all posted on how to grow lettuce.? I have tried unsuccessfully a few times. Lettuce is something we eat on a daily basis and I would love to know how to grow it.

      Reply
    15. Barbara F.

      April 13, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Gorgeous salad, Jane, can't wait to get my ingredients together and make it! xo

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    16. Suzy @ Worthing Court

      April 12, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      This is one of my favorite salads ever, Jane! I didn't have a recipe and thought it was more complicated than it is - so thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    17. Gail Gambrell

      April 12, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      This sounds really good. I will have to try it soon!

      Reply
    18. Dawn

      April 12, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Jane, now you have me wanting some of your yummy looking salad:) I am so envious of all the things you have growing in your garden. They look so green and beautiful.

      Reply
    19. Ann

      April 12, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Mmmmm. This looks delish. Love the combo of the sweet oranges and the salty bacon. Definitely pinning this for later. I am dreadfully behind on blog visits so forgive me for not stopping by sooner. I have been helping my daughter at her house on the weekends so I'm scrambling during the week to get things done. Have a good time at the flower and plant show!

      Reply
    20. Olive

      April 12, 2013 at 3:13 pm

      It looks yummy and beautiful Jane. I have spent the morning making curried chicken and lime salad and broccoli salad. I am tired. Happy Friday, Olive

      Reply
    21. kim

      April 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      I bet it would be good with some grilled chicken added to it, too. Yum.

      Reply

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