BETTY'S STRAWBERRY-MANDARIN SALAD

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This is a wonderful salad I got from my mother-in-law, Betty. I later found that she got it from another daughter-in-law. I still call it "Betty's"!!

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 heads leaves lettuce
3 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
15 strawberries, sliced
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (rind)
1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced almonds
1 egg white
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Wash and dry lettuce and tear into small pieces.
  • Mix dressing and chill.
  • For almonds: Beat egg white until foamy. Add sugar 1 Tbls at at time while beating egg white. Beat until stiff. Add almonds and mix well. Spread on buttered cookie sheet. Bake 325 until golden, turning with large spatula every 6 minutes. it may take 20-25 minutes. Don't give up. They will be crunchy when cool.
  • Add the dressing and almonds right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 4.7

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