MANDARIN SALAD
Mmmm, try this for your next pot-luck. Easy to make. I especially love the crunchy sugared almonds and toasted ramen noodles. This could easily be made into a main-dish salad by adding grilled chicken breast strips.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove flavor packet from soup mix and set aside.
- Crumble noodles.
- Bake noodles on a cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes at 350°F until toasted, stirring after 5 minutes.
- Cool.
- In small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, cook sliced almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Cook until sugar is dissolved and almonds are evenly coated, and light, golden brown. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk together contents of reserved flavor packet, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, oil, and next 5 ingredients.
- Toss together lettuces, celery and onions in bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing; toss.
- Add noodles, almond mixture and oranges; toss.
- Serve immediately.
- •Variation: Try this with a handful of chopped fresh cilantro instead of the parsley and a sprinkling of crushed red chili flakes--I love it that way.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 398.8, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 16, Protein 3.6
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