Monday, May 6, 2013

Mandarin Romaine Salad

My amazing Pastor's wife brought this delicious salad to a birthday party this Spring.  I seriously couldn't get enough of it.  It's sweet...but not too sweet...and so incredibly fresh and crunchy from the Romaine lettuce and almonds.  She doubled the recipe and it fed a small-ish crowd, so I would say if you're taking this to a party definitely double it.  If you're just making it for home, use the single recipe.

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. tobasco sauce
1 bunch romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (11oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 red onion, sliced and separated into rings

In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of sugar and add almonds.  Mix well until the nuts are coated.  Cool and break apart.

In a jar, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, and tobasco sauce.  Shake well and set aside.

In a large bowl toss the lettuce, oranges, nuts and onions.  Dress the salad just before serving.  Serves 4-6 people.

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