Orange Almond Salad

Mandarin Orange Almond Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing

• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• Dash of Tabasco sauce

Directions:

In a small pan over medium head, cook almonds and sugar stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar dissolved. Watch carefully as they will burn easily. Cool and store in air tight container. Mix all other ingredients and chill. Mix lettuces, celery and onions. Just before serving add almonds and oranges. Top with dressing. For Dressing: Mix together and shake.

By Granny from West Fargo, ND

Orange Almond Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. grated onion

• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained (11oz.)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 bunch greens (combination of spinach and lettuce)
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

For dressing: Shake ingredients together in a jar. Refrigerate one hour before serving.

For Salad: Combine all ingredients. Pour dressing over and toss.

By Robin from Washington, IA