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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ c. sliced almonds
1 T. plus 1 t. sugar

¼ head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
¼ bunch romaine, torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 green onions (with tops), thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained

Sweet-Sour Dressing:
¼ c. vegetable oil
2 T. sugar
2 T. vinegar
1 T. snipped parsley
½ t. salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of red pepper sauce

Shake all ingredients for dressing in tightly covered container. Refrigerate overnight.
Directions:
Directions:
Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart. Store at room temperature.

When ready to serve, place lettuce and romaine in plastic bag. Add celery and onions. Pour sweet-sour dressing into bag. Add orange segments. Close bag tightly and shake until salad greens are evenly coated. Add almonds and shake.

Recipe can be increased by 2 or 4 (depending on crowd size).
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
One of our favorite summer time salads.

 

 

 

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