Romaine Salad With Mandarins And Asian Dressing

Name: Romaine Salad With Mandarins And Asian Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 4 or 5 mandarins or small oranges (1 1/2 lb. total); 2 firm-ripe avocados (3/4 lb. total); 5 quarts romaine lettuce (about 2 heads) in bite-size pieces; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
4 or 5 mandarins or small oranges (1 1/2 lb. total)
2 firm-ripe avocados (3/4 lb. total)
5 quarts romaine lettuce (about 2 heads) in bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper

1
In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan, shake almonds often over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Pour from pan.
2
In a large bowl, mix vinegar, oil, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and mustard.
3
If peel is tight on mandarins, use a knife to cut it and white membrane from fruit, then cut between inner membranes to release fruit segments. Discard peel and membrane; reserve juice for another use. If peel is loose, pull off and discard, then separate segments. Pull off and discard any loose membrane. Add fruit to the bowl.
4
Peel and pit avocados; thinly slice into the bowl. Mix gently.
5
Add lettuce and almonds to bowl. Mix gently, adding salt and pepper to taste.
6
Up to a day ahead, toast nuts and make dressing; cover and let stand. Chill greens. Peel and segment mandarins up to 6 hours ahead; cover and chill. Or, instead of fresh fruit, use 1 or 2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin sections, drained.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Romaine Salad With Mandarins And Asian Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!