MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salad:
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
3 tablespoons splenda
1/2 head iceburg lettuce
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, or leafy lettuce, or spinach
1/2 red onion, sweet, sliced into rings
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segment, drained
Dressing:
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (try olive oil)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon splenda
1 to 2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

1. In frying pan, heat 3 Tablespoons splenda over med-heat until melted (turns liquid). Sprinkle almonds into splenda and stir to coat (almonds clump together). Pour onto a greased plate and let cool separate. Tear clean, dry greens into bite-sized pieces. Toss greens with sliced onion rings (reserve some for garnish), drained oranges, and cooled, separated candied almonds.2. Shake dressing ingredients together until combined. When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Garnish with onion rings. Serve immediately.

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