Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
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• 1/2 tsp. grated onion
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• dash salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a 2 cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss.

By Robin from Washington, IA