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Mandarin Orange Salad

Course Side/Salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 people
Author Bonnie Hershey

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine or red leaf lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 4-5 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup lighter flavored olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tarragon or salad vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus 3 TBL for almonds
  • 1/2 tsp tabasco
  • 1 tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Instructions


  • Prepare Almonds:
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add 3 TBL sugar until dissolved slightly.
  • Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly browned. (Be careful, they burn easily!)
  • Empty them out onto a cutting board or cookie sheet to cool.
  • Break them up just before placing on the salad.
  • Prepare Dressing:
  • Combine Olive Oil, Vinegar, 1/4 C sugar, tabasco, salt and pepper in a jar. Shake vigorously.
  • Assemble Salad:
  • Combine lettuce, celery, oranges, and onions in a large bowl.
  • Toss with dressing and almonds just before serving.