Refreshing Mandarin Orange and Red Cabbage Salad Recipe
A world of vibrant flavors with our Mandarin Orange and Red Cabbage Salad! This dish combines the tangy sweetness of mandarin oranges with the crisp texture of red cabbage, enhanced by a delightful dressing and crunchy pine nuts. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this salad is a colorful addition to any meal, promising a refreshing burst of flavors in every bite!
Mandarin Orange and Red Cabbage Salad
Dive into a world of vibrant flavors with our Mandarin Orange and Red Cabbage Salad! This dish combines the tangy sweetness of mandarin oranges with the crisp texture of red cabbage, enhanced by a delightful dressing and crunchy pine nuts. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this salad is a colorful addition to any meal, promising a refreshing burst of flavors in every bite!
4
servings15
minutes5
minutes291
kcal20
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Ingredients
- Dressing Components
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup clear vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
2 dashes fine salt
- Salad Components
2 1/2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
1 can (10 ounces) mandarin oranges drained well
1 stalk green onion finely chopped
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup pine nuts
- Alternative Ingredients
Canola oil -> olive oil or avocado oil
White sugar -> honey or agave syrup
Pine nuts -> slivered almonds or walnuts
Directions
- Salad Preparation – Combine the shredded red cabbage, segments of mandarin oranges, chopped green onion, and dried cranberries in a large salad bowl.
- Toasting Pine Nuts – In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until they are fragrant and golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Transfer them to a separate bowl to cool.
- Dressing Mix – In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Final Assembly – Add the cooled pine nuts to the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Nonstick Pan
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 291kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 18g
- Vitamin A: 1000IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1mg
