FAST MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

Fast Mandarin Almond Salad image

I made this salad for a luncheon with friends, and it was a hit! By chance, I happened to have an 8-lb. box of mandarin oranges that needed to be used.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 4 mandarin oranges, sectioned
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the almonds and sugar over low. Cook and stir until almonds are glazed. Remove and let cool. , Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Just before serving, toss the lettuce, onion and oranges with the dressing and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.