Dynamite Orange-Almond Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Found this in the book At Home Cafe. I have modified it a little. It is great if you add crumbled blue cheese, mushrooms, shredded chicken and dried cranberries on top also. You can glaze the almonds and dressing ahead to save time. Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon salt |
black pepper, to taste |
2 tablespoons sugar |
4 tablespoons vinegar, white balsamic |
1/4 cup oil |
6 drops tabasco sauce (we like some zing) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed greens |
2 green onions, chopped |
1/8 cup sliced red onion |
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained |
Directions:
1. For dressing, combine first seven ingredients (from salt through parsley). Whisk until well blended.
2. For glazed almonds, combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Heat on low and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and almonds are well coated. Sugar can caramelize quickly and burn-watch closely.
3. Pour onto waxed paper to cool.
4. Once cooled, break into small pieces.
5. To serve the salad, combine greens, onions and mandarin oranges into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Sprinkle glazed almonds on top and serve.
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