Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12-14 servings.
"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. "We like to take the sweet and savory salad on picnics to accompany cold chicken and a loaf of crusty bread."
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon grated onion
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1/4 teaspoon celery seed
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Dash salt
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1/3 cup canola oil
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8 cups torn mixed salad greens
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2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
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1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange, drained
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1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
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1.
In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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2.
In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 125 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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