mandarin orange salad

Tangerine segment medley

A salad featuring mandarin orange segments, typically the canned variety, combined with leafy greens.

Standard additions include sliced almonds, crispy noodles, and a sweet vinaigrette or sesame dressing.

The dish became a staple of American casual dining and potlucks in the late twentieth century: She brought her famous mandarin orange salad to the cookout.

Related

vinaigrette · zesty · sweet · juicy · arugula · feta · walnuts · Asian · Asian fusion · sesame · sesame seeds · ginger · dressing · citrus vinaigrette · refreshing · toasted almonds · candied pecans · crisp

Opposites
preparation method

mandarin orange saladbeef stew

braised short ribs · grilled steak · roast chicken · fried chicken · roast dinner

course type

mandarin orange saladdessert

Sweet course after dinner

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temperature and heaviness

mandarin orange saladbeef bourguignon

French braised meat dish

macaroni and cheese · hot pot · chili · meatloaf · shepherd's pie

Family

mandarin, orange, salad, mandarins, oranges, salads, orangey, orangish, salade

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G