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Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad

Betsy's Mandarin Orange Salad

Cost $7.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 5 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dressing

    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 🌿 2 teaspoons dried parsley
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • Caramelized Almonds

    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • ¼ cup white sugar

  • Salad Base

    • 1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
    • 🧅 1 red onion, chopped
    • 1 cup chopped celery
    • 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

STEPS

1

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.

2

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve.

3

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds, and dressing until evenly coated.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

397

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 For added crunch, you can use toasted pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken for a complete meal.To prevent the lettuce from wilting, toss the salad only just before serving.