Mandarin Almond Salad

Romaine, Mandarin oranges and green onions are coated with a sweet, sour and peppery dressing and then sprinkled with lovely sugared almonds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.