Savory and sweet, these clementine recipes are a citrus lover's dream. You can swap in clementines for mandarin oranges or tangerines, too. Use 2 clems to sub for an 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges, 3 clems for a 15 oz. can and 1 clem for 1 tangerine. Pucker up!
32 Ways to Use Up a Box of Clementines
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Sesame Chicken Slaw Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I tasted many types of Asian chicken salad in California. When I moved back to Georgia, I wanted more. Here’s a gingery-sweet recipe using wonton strips. —Michelle Mulrain, Evans, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 309 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. This salad goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 455 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Mandarin Pork Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband and I were dating, he told me he liked Asian food. I got a wok and discovered the joy of dishes like this pork stir-fry. —Laurie Martignon, Niagara, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 473 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
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Ginger-Cashew Chicken Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. —Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 379 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Rhubarb Crisp
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe on a box of Quaker Oats about 20 years ago. It's quick and easier to make than pie. It's versatile, too, because you can add strawberries in spring or apples in fall. I usually pop it into the oven shortly before we sit down to eat so it's still warm for dessert! —C.E. Adams, Charlestown, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 320 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chilled Fruit Cups
Total Time
10 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing frozen salad is easy to assemble ahead and serve to a group at breakfast - or any time of day. It's a convenient and colorful addition to a holiday buffet. —Andrea Hawthorne, Mozeman, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Summer Dessert Pizza
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Especially refreshing during the summer months, this dessert lets fresh fruit shine. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 176 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Fluffed Fruit Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
14 servings (1/2 cup each)
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 138 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 fat.
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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 400 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Jicama Citrus Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Never tried jicama? It is a crunchy Mexican turnip, and I love to use it in this super easy salad. The jicama is ideal alongside the vibrant flavors of the tangerines and shallots. Between the sweet and sour flavors in this salad and its crunchy texture, it's all delish if you ask me. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 76 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
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Budapest Roll
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re a fan of Yule logs and pumpkin rolls, taste my Swedish specialty made from hazelnut meringue. People are in awe every time I bring it somewhere. —Catherine Walbridge, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 256 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip, too! —Carol Richardson Marty, Lynwood, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 62 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
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Hungry Fruit Caterpillar
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hungry caterpillars make good children's stories as well as a fruity feature using apples, kiwis, clementines and cleverness—an easy dessert that's simple enough for small hands. —Kim Mordecai, Little Rock, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 250 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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Tangerine Chocolate Semifreddo
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I wanted a new frozen treat for my family, I came up with this citrusy, chocolaty version of classic Italian semifreddo. For an elegant presentation on special occasions, top each serving with whipped cream, a tangerine section and baking cocoa. —Claire Cruce, Atlanta, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without whipped cream and cocoa): 376 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 327mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Company Fruit Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe, I started mixing up different dressings until I hit on this one. Now I make this refreshing delightful salad for every picnic and get-to-gether. It can be a snack, side dish or dessert. —Connie Osterhout, Napoleon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 161 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Citrus & Roasted Beets Salad
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Glistening citrus and beets star in this colorful, tangy salad. It's a refreshing mix of bright flavors—just add chicken and it's a complete meal. —Peter Eldridge, Clermont, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Strawberry-Citrus Freezer Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 pops
From the Recipe Creator:
I knew that clementines and strawberries would create a luscious combination in a fruit pop, and I have to say these are delicious! —Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 pop: 82 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
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Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding, and it's become a family favorite. — Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 74 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Chicken Croissant Sandwiches
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sandwiches are easy to pull together when you need something fun and taste-worthy in a flash. I make them often for occasions like brunches, church youth meetings and impromptu family gatherings. —Cheryl Sigler, Louisville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 537 calories, 35g fat (11g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Gran's Granola Parfaits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were refreshing, light and wholesome. I made a few changes to her recipe and came up with this sweet, crunchy and nutty variation. Yum! —Angela Keller, Newburgh, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 327 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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Avocado Fruit Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm glad a friend gave me this delicious recipe, featuring four kinds of fruit as well as avocado. A light honey-lemon dressing enhances the already tasty flavor of the produce. My family loves it and so do I! —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 231 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.
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Special Strawberry Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort. I treat family and friends to this dish on special occasions. —Linda Goulet, Hadley, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 233 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Curry, smoked turkey and mandarin oranges give these pinwheels their unique flavor. My cousin and I made them for an open house and people came back for seconds...and then thirds! —Lorie Miner, Kamas, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Citrus Steak Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings (1 cup vinaigrette)
From the Recipe Creator:
Your family will think you spent hours on this beautiful main dish salad with its from-scratch dressing, but it's an absolute cinch! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 764 calories, 52g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 7g fiber), 37g protein.
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Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet balsamic vinaigrette always pulls everything together in a delicious harmony of flavors. Raspberries are one of my very favorite fruits, so I'm always eager to find a new use for them. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 240 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pineapple Orange Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a tropical taste to every spoonful. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 269 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Grilled Sesame Orange Tuna Steaks
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was a collaboration between my son and I. He wanted to enter a contest because he aspires to be a chef someday. Although they look fancy, they're easy to make. —Lorna McFadden, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 3/4 cup rice and 1/2 cup snap pea mixture: 506 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein.
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BBQ Pork Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I needed a dinner for too-hot-to-cook nights during the summer. This is hearty enough for my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband, not to mention delicious! It looks beautiful in a glass bowl. —Victoria Skredsvig, Snohomish, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 441 calories, 26g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein.
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Cranberry Mandarin Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I prefer to use spinach or other dark leafy greens because they are tastier than iceberg, and also because of the amount of calcium they contain. I'm always looking for ways to boost my calcium intake since I can't eat dairy. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 178 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my go-to recipe when I have no time. It’s quick, easy and you can use almost anything from the fridge. —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 519 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 10g fiber), 35g protein.
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Teriyaki Pork Tacos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Flour tortillas take an Asian-style twist when filled with flavorful teriyaki pork
strips, mandarin oranges, lettuce and crispy french-fried onions. —Jodi Nobile, Scotia, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 472 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Christmas Coleslaw
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our family, this is a must-have side dish for Christmas dinner. The colorful slaw combines sweet, crunchy and nutty ingredients with tongue-tingling results. It's such a refreshing counterpoint to our meaty main course. —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, BC
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 234 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.