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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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For a yummy tropical salad embellished with mandarin oranges, try this recipe. The dressing is also very zippy which everyone will love.Carol Wakley, North East, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
6 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1/2 cup slivered almonds |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
dash pepper |
dash hot pepper sauce |
6 cups torn iceberg lettuce |
5 cups torn romaine |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
1/2 cup chopped red onion |
Directions:
1. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir 4 tablespoons of sugar until melted and golden brown. Stir in the almonds until well coated. Remove to waxed paper to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar. In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, oranges and onion. Break apart caramelized almonds; add to salad. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Yield: 12 servings.
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