Mandarin Salad Recipe

Name: Mandarin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 5 tablespoons sugar (divided); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco); 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn; 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn; 5 celery ribs, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced thin; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles
1/2 cup sliced almonds
5 tablespoons sugar (divided)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn
5 celery ribs, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained

1
Remove flavor packet from soup mix and set aside.
2
Crumble noodles.
3
Bake noodles on a cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes at 350u00b0F until toasted, stirring after 5 minutes.
4
Cool.
5
In small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, cook sliced almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
6
Cook until sugar is dissolved and almonds are evenly coated, and light, golden brown. Be careful not to overcook.
7
Remove from heat and set aside.
8
Whisk together contents of reserved flavor packet, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, oil, and next 5 ingredients.
9
Toss together lettuces, celery and onions in bowl.
10
Drizzle with dressing; toss.
11
Add noodles, almond mixture and oranges; toss.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Variation: Try this with a handful of chopped fresh cilantro instead of the parsley and a sprinkling of crushed red chili flakes--I love it that way.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 5 tablespoons sugar (divided), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Mandarin Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mandarin Salad

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