Mandarin Orange Salad

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• dash pepper
• Salad:
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 4 cups torn lettuce
• 4 cups torn spinah leaves
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1 (11oz) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

In heavy skillet, cook almonds and sugar ove med-low heat until sugar melts and coats almonds, stirring frequently. Pour onto foil; cool. Break sugar coated almonds apart if necessary. In large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients except orange segments. Add almonds and orange segments; toss gently. Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine.

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 160
Fat: 11g
Carbs: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 140mg