Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad May 1, 2025 Tangy, sweet and crunchy, this broccoli and mandarin orange salad can satisfy multiple food cravings at once! This healthy recipe makes a great side dish for dinner or a delicious lunch. Broccoli is naturally low in calories and includes vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, phytonutrients and folates. Include the healthy benefits of broccoli into your life! Ingredients 5 cups broccoli florets. 2 cans of mandarin orange sections, well drained (11 ounces).* 1 orange, grated peel and juice. 5 green onions, chopped. 3 Tablespoons white vinegar. 1 Tablespoons sugar. 1 Tablespoons olive oil. 2 Tablespoons of chopped almonds or pecans. Directions Steam broccoli florets in covered saucepan for three minutes. Remove and rinse with cold running water until broccoli is no longer warm. Place broccoli in serving bowl and chill, covered. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine mandarin oranges, grated peel and juice from orange, green onions, and remaining ingredients (except nuts) and allow to stand at room temperature for about 15 to 30 minutes. When ready to serve, pour marinated orange mixture over chilled broccoli and toss gently with chopped nuts. Serve immediately. *Fresh mandarin oranges may also be used. Adapted from Produce for Better Health Foundation.
