Mandarin Almond Salad

Mandarin Almond Salad

by Frederick Anderson 2 years ago
4.7 (10)
10 minutes
234.9 kcal
20.2 g carbs
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Description

A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Ingredients
  • 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
  • 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
  2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4. Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 234.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.2 g
protein: 2 g
saturated fat: 2.1 g
sodium: 11.6 mg
fiber: 2.4 g
sugar: 16.6 g