MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH CANDIED ALMONDS

Mandarin Orange Salad With Candied Almonds image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 head leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Mix the vegetable oil, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, parsley, sugar, salt & pepper in a bowl.
For the Salad: Combine the leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, scallions, celery, cranberries and oranges in a salad bowl and mix gently. Add the Red Wine Vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
For the Candied Almonds: Combine the sugar and almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the sugar melts, stirring occasionally. Cook until the almonds are evenly coated, stirring constantly. Spread on waxed paper and separate with forks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 24.1, Protein 4.7