Company's Coming Salad

By carlaschwartz

Sugared almonds give Dolores Lueken's delicious salad an over-the-top kick that will have guests coming back for seconds. She sent the healthy and flavorful salad from her kitchen in Ferdinand, Indiana.

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 6 cups torn romaine
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 5 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir the sugar over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in almonds; cook for 1 minute or until lightly browned. Spread onto foil coated with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, romaine, oranges, celery and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; add almonds and toss to coat.