ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD

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A flavorful homemade dressing sparks fresh greens that are tossed with colorful oranges and green onions and sprinkled with toasted slivered almonds.-Joyce Key, Snellville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn Bibb lettuce or salad greens of your choice
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onions and oranges; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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