MANDARIN ORANGE AND GREEN SALAD

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The ladies at our old church always made this for dinners. When I asked for the recipe, they gave it to me on an old recipe card, written in beautiful cursive script. When reading it, I thought the mix of ingredients sounded odd, but it is absolutely delcious. It's a wonderful green salad that is wonderful for company. It's also good as a main course with a chicken breast on top. Very adaptable - you can add other fruit, too. Strawberries and blueberries.

Provided by Musical Joy

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 cup celery, chopped
2 whole green onions, chopped
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 -4 dashes Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In small pan over medium-low heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar is dissolved. Watch carefully as they burn easily.
  • Cool and stir in airtight container.
  • Mix dressing ingredients and chill.
  • Mix lettuces, celery and green onion in large salad bowl.
  • Just before serving, add almonds and oranges, and toss with dressing.

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