Mandarin-Walnut Lettuce Salad

Name: Mandarin-Walnut Lettuce Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons water; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2-1/4 teaspoons tarragon vinegar; Dash salt; 2-1/2 cups torn Boston lettuce; 2/3 cup mandarin oranges

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

THE sweetened walnuts add a nice crunch to this salad and a taste compatible with oranges. The dressing is sweet, tangy and light…just right for the simple ingredients of the salad.

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons water
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2-1/4 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
Dash salt
2-1/2 cups torn Boston lettuce
2/3 cup mandarin oranges

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread onto a piece of greased foil; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and salt. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce and oranges. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

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