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Almond-Orange Tossed Salad Recipe

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Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. I've often taken the salad to potlucks because everyone enjoys it so much. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

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Almond-Orange Tossed Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Yield: 8 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat. Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool.
In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Almond-Orange Tossed Salad in Taste of Home February/March 2005, p34

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2013 by johns2148

This was the perfect salad for Easter dinner. I substituted fresh, tree ripened tangerines cut into wedges and it was a good pairing with ham.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2012 by Hautemom

I used mixed greens instead of the lettuce suggested. I made a different dressing. The almonds tasted a little funny but added a nice crunch to the salad.

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by panwasmom

This was fabulous. Will make it often.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2011 by amsearls

A definite keeper in my box of favorite recipes.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2010 by scrapo

Yummy! I add homemade wheat baked tortilla strips and a bit more cracked pepper when tossing the salad all together and it turns out great!