DYNAMITE ORANGE-ALMOND SALAD

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Found this in the book At Home Cafe. I have modified it a little. It is great if you add crumbled blue cheese, mushrooms, shredded chicken and dried cranberries on top also. You can glaze the almonds and dressing ahead to save time.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar, white balsamic
1/4 cup oil
6 drops Tabasco sauce (we like some zing)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 cup sliced red onion
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine first seven ingredients (from salt through parsley). Whisk until well blended.
  • For glazed almonds, combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Heat on low and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and almonds are well coated. Sugar can caramelize quickly and burn--watch closely.
  • Pour onto waxed paper to cool.
  • Once cooled, break into small pieces.
  • To serve the salad, combine greens, onions and mandarin oranges into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle glazed almonds on top and serve.

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