SPINACH SALAD WITH DRESSING

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This is from a woman in my small group. It has one of the few salad dressings I will eat. The amounts of the salad ingredients can all be adjusted according to personal preference.

Provided by CongoGirl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 bunch spinach leaves (or one bag fresh spinach)
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Put the sliced almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in a fry pan on the stove. Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the almonds are slightly toasted and the sugar has carmelized, 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Stir the almond mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients; mix to coat almonds.
  • Toss dressing with salad ingredients in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 408.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 40.1, Protein 10

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