READY-TO-SERVE SALAD

Ready-To-Serve Salad image

A good friend and neighbor brought over this colorful blend after I returned from a hospital stay. A fast dressing adds refreshing flavor to a unique combination of ingredients that gets a head start from packaged salad and canned mandarin oranges.-Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the first six ingredients. Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.