Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

5 min prep time
6servings
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Recipe by Emily Weeks, RDN, LD Photo by Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

How to Make Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad

Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, this refreshing broccoli and mandarin orange salad can satisfy multiple food cravings at once. This diabetes-friendly recipe makes a great side dish to dinner or a fresh lunch.
 
Try pairing this dish with slow-roasted citrus cod for a heart-healthy meal.

5 min prep time
6servings
¾ cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, shallot, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add broccoli and mandarin oranges, stir gently so as to not break up the oranges. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    ¾ cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 180
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 12g 15%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 125mg 5%
  • Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    • Total Sugars 10g
    • Added Sugars 2g 4%
  • Protein 3g
  • Potassium 340mg 7%
Ingredients
grapefruit (juiced)
1/2 med
shallots (small diced)
1 small
olive oil
1/4 cup
champagne vinegar
1 tbsp
honey
2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
Pepper
1/8 tsp
broccoli (chopped into small florets)
4 cup
Canned, No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges (drained)
15 oz
Toasted Pecans (chopped)
1/4 cup

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William

Delicious, quick and easy!

The citrus flavors really blend with the shallot and honey, it is so good!