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Mandarin Almond Salad

Mandarin Almond Salad

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  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Salad base

    • 🥬 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
    • 🍊 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
    • 🧅 6 green onions, thinly sliced

  • Sugared almonds

    • 🍬 2 tablespoons white sugar
    • 🌰 ½ cup sliced almonds

  • Dressing

    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 🍬 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, mandarin oranges, and sliced green onions.

2

Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the sliced almonds in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and coats the almonds. Cook until almonds are light brown, then cool for 10 minutes.

3

In a jar, combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Shake vigorously until the sugar dissolves.

4

Before serving, toss the combined romaine lettuce mixture with the salad dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

235

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 20
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 You can prepare the sugared almonds ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.For a sweeter dressing, you can add an extra teaspoon of sugar.For added crunch, include some croutons or toasted sesame seeds as a topping.