Mandarin Orange Salad

By mimikd

A recipe from Sue H. that I just love!

Ingredients

• Salad:
• Dressing
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash pepper
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 cup salad oil
• Dash of red pepper sauce
• 1 Tablespoon snipped parsley
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 Tablespoon & 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/4 head romaine
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 can mandarin oranges

Preparation

Step 1

Shake dressing ingredients in tightly covered jar and refrigerate.

Cook almonds and 1 Tbsp. & 1 tsp sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool and break apart; store at room temperature.

Tear lettuce and romaine. Place lettuce, celery and scallions in plastic bag and refrigerate.

Five min. before serving, pour dressing into bag; add 1 can drained mandarin orange segments. Fasten bag securely and shake until greens and oranges are coated. Add almonds and shake.