Glenda's Mandarin Orange Salad

This sweet and crunchy salad is very kid friendly! I first tried this when I visited my family in Newfoundland, and managed to get a copy of the recipe. Make lots, there won't be any left over. Any kind of lettuce can be used as well as spinach. Raisins can also be added.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 333 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• ½ cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the onion, sugar, mustard, celery seed, and black pepper into a small bowl. Pour in the vinegar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is thick. Cover, and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Step 2

To make the salad, toss the lettuce, oranges, mushrooms, almonds, and bacon together in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, and toss again to coat.