COMPANY'S COMING SALAD

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Sugared almonds give Dolores Lueken's delicious salad an over-the-top kick that will have guests coming back for seconds. She sent the healthy and flavorful salad from her kitchen in Ferdinand, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
6 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, cook and stir the sugar over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in almonds; cook for 1 minute or until lightly browned. Spread onto foil coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, romaine, oranges, celery and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; add almonds and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges