Mandarin Almond Salad

By Sheila03

from Melanie Gaddy

Ingredients

• 4 T sugar, divided
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds
• 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
• 1- 10 oz can mandarin oranges
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Dressing:recipe below

Preparation

Step 1

Almonds: In a skillet, melt 3 T sugar over low heat. Add almonds and stir until coated. Cool and break into pieces. Set aside.

Dressing: Combine 2 T apple cider dressing, 4 T salad oil, 2 T sugar, 1/2 t. salt, 1/8 t. almond extract, dash of black pepper. Place in a container and mix well.

Combine salad ingredients, including almonds. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat.

(I never add the onions to mine.)