Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad

This spectacular salad features red leaf lettuce tossed with sugared almonds, mandarin orange segments and red onions, and topped with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.