Fast Mandarin Almond Salad

Name: Fast Mandarin Almond Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 4 mandarin oranges, sectioned; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash hot pepper sauce; Dash pepper

I made this salad for a luncheon with friends, and it was a hit! By chance, I happened to have an 8-lb. box of mandarin oranges that needed to be used.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 4 mandarin oranges, sectioned
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper

Directions

In a small skillet, heat the almonds and sugar over low. Cook and stir until almonds are glazed. Remove and let cool.
Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients; set aside. Just before serving, toss the lettuce, onion and oranges with the dressing and almonds.