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Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad

13 ingredients 15 min + 5 min 3 servings openrecipes
Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad

"Between the sweetness of the mandarin oranges and the cayenne-spiced pecans, flavor explodes in each bite of this salad. Top it off with Chinese five spice mustard dressing to really make your taste buds happy."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

425
Calories
4g
Protein
29g
Fat
43g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Mandarin Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dusseldorf-style German mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 green onions, chopped

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