NUTTY MANDARIN SALAD

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Sugar-coated almonds give this lettuce salad just the right amount of crunch. Whenever I make this for luncheons, it's always a success.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

TOASTED ALMONDS:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tarragon or white wine vinegar
2-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
8 cups torn romaine
6 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook sugar, butter and water, stirring constantly, until a syrup is formed. Add almonds; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until almonds are coated and browned. Set aside. , In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine greens, oranges and onions. Break almonds apart and add to salad. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.