Mandarin Orange Salad

By á-9244

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• dash of tabasco sauce
• Salad:
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romain lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Shake first 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.

Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat until sugar melts and starts to caramelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.

Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temperature.

Break up and store covered at room temperature.

Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl and add celery and onions.

Shake dressing well and pour over salad.

Toss to mix and coat.

Just before serving add almonds and oranges.