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.

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Green Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Candied Almonds

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Course: Salads

Servings: Servings

Author: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

Topping:
½ 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:
½ cup canola oil
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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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.

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.

Green Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Candied Almonds

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