ORANGE ALMOND ROMAINE SALAD

Orange Almond Romaine Salad image

This is a healthy and colorful beginning to any meal. The almonds are wonderful when combined with the greens, oranges and the tangy dressing.-Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bunches romaine or red leaf lettuce, torn (about 12 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges and almonds. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges