This salad has a few simple ingredients, but brings a punch of fresh flavor with a sweet and tangy dressing that I’m sure you’ll love. You can serve it as a simple side dish or as a main dish salad by topping it with grilled chicken or beef.
Green Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Candied Almonds
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salad:
- 6 cups romaine chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 - 11 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Topping: In a small pan, cook and stir almonds and sugar over medium heat until almonds are caramelized (they will be light brown and coated with melted sugar), approximately 4-6 minutes. Spread the almonds on foil or wax paper. After they cool, break apart.
- Salad: Combine romaine, celery, onions, and mandarin oranges in a salad bowl. Top with caramelized almonds.
- Dressing: Combine ingredients in a jar or container with a lid and shake well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next.
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