On the holiday table, apart from the traditional delicacies, an exquisite salad should not be missing. Yes, in these festivities the salads complement the main dishes, both in taste and presentation. In addition, vegetables and fruits help facilitate the digestion of diners.
For this reason, we offer you various salads that are perfect for these special dates (Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve). On this occasion we suggest an aromatic salad, rich in textures and flavors: the tangerine and almond salad. A perfect combination of fruits, vegetables and protein. A magnificent appetizer or companion, capable of pleasing the most demanding tastes. Happy Holidays!
Ingredients to make Tangerine and Almond Salad:
For the salad:
- 1 lettuce (preferably purple)
- 425 grams of mandarin segments (canned or natural)
- 2 common onions or a chambray type bunch
- 200 grams of sliced almonds
- 250 grams of bacon
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika or paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (preferably celery)
How to make Tangerine and Almond Salad:
In a frying pan, brown the bacon. He applies medium-high heat. Drain the fat, cool and crumble. Prepare your work table with all the necessary ingredients to surprise everyone with this tangerine and onion salad.
- Peel the mandarins and remove the white parts and the seeds.
- Crumble the bacon.
- Wash the lettuce and separate the leaves.
- Chop onion into very small cubes.
- Measure the rest of the ingredients and reserve.
To make the dressing: mix the vinegar, honey, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika and olive oil together well. Place the lettuce leaves, the tangerine, the onion (preferably chambray), the bacon and the almonds in a salad bowl. Mix carefully and add the dressing. Plate and serve.
This tangerine and almond salad is elegant, delicate and fragrant, perfect to accompany almost any dish during these important holidays.
The citrus notes of the tangerine, the freshness of the lettuce, the crispness of the bacon and the almonds promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience. A characteristic of the dishes of these dates.
