ORANGE-SHALLOT SALAD

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Creating recipes with my husband and grown daughter is family fun time at our house. Honey-roasted sliced almonds add appealing crunch and sweetness to this pretty salad. -Elaine Hailey, Chesterfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (4-1/2 ounces each) torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook shallots in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the juices and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until dressing is reduced to about 1/4 cup. , Stir in the sugar, pepper and salt; cool. Strain and discard shallots. Transfer dressing to a small bowl; whisk in remaining oil., In a serving bowl, combine the salad greens, oranges and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.