Three-Step Salad Recipe

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IF YOU don't try this refreshing salad, you have missed the best! The crisp greens and bright oranges make it colorful, and the sweet caramelized almonds create a unique crunch. This salad is a special treat for family and company. -Les Cunningham, San Diego, California

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Three-Step Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
6 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced celery
3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently bread apart.
In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions. Top with almonds. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 220 calories, 17 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Three-Step Salad in Reminisce January/February 1998, p49