MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup oil
• 11 oz. mandarin oranges (add just prior to serving)
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• Dash of Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried bananas (add just prior to serving)
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (add just prior to serving)

Instructions:

1. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook almonds and 3 Tbsp. sugar until the almonds are coated. Cool and store.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients: parsley, 2 Tbsp. sugar, vinegar, and Tabasco sauce. Chill.
3. Combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, chopped celery, and green onions in a large bowl.
4. Just before serving, add mandarin oranges, almonds, freeze-dried bananas, and sunflower seeds to the salad.
5. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately.

Summary:

In this blog post, explore the refreshing and flavorful Mandarin Orange Salad by Karen Mrad. This salad combines the crispness of iceberg and romaine lettuce with the sweetness of mandarin oranges and the crunch of almonds and sunflower seeds. A tangy dressing with a hint of Tabasco adds a delightful zing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Category:

Salads

Serving Size:

4-6 servings

Estimated Calorie Count:

Approximately 180 calories per serving

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