Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 T. butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
• 1/4 c. green onions, chopped
• 1/4 (1/2 cup) chopped celery
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1/4 (1/2) cup vegetable oil
• 2 T. (1/4) cup cider vinegar
• 2 T. (1/4) cup white sugar
• 1/4 t. (1/2) almond extract (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly saute almonds in 1 T. butter and 1/4 c. sugar.

Mix greens, oranges, celery & onions and add almonds.

Mix remaining ingredients for the dressing.

Toss before serving.