MANDARIN ROMAINE SALAD

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This extra-special green salad boasts luscious flavor, a touch of heat, plenty of crunch and color, and a citrus sparkle. It takes just minutes to toss together and never disappoints. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

9 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; shake well. , Just before serving, sprinkle salad with pecans. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.