Mandarin Orange & Romaine Salad

Name: Mandarin Orange & Romaine Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 10 cups torn romaine; 1 cup (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

A tangy salad of romaine, celery and oranges with tarragon vinegar and hot pepper sauce makes a cool companion for turkey dishes. —Cathy Pawlowski, Naperville, Illinois

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 cups torn romaine
1 cup (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 84 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Orange Mandarin Salad in Taste of Home November 2013

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rena 55

Dec 14, 2013

Made this for a Christmas event I catered. So pretty and tasty. I also made some sugared almond slivers to go on top. I'm going to serve it again for a party I'm hosting this week.
sonjahawk

Dec 10, 2013

I took this salad to a ladies luncheon last Friday, and it got rave reviews. Everyone wanted the recipe. It's simple but light and tasty. I would definitely make it again.
CatMurphy

Nov 5, 2013

This is a simple salad with a refreshing dressing. I used white wine vinegar and added 1 tsp. of dried tarragon instead of the tarragon vinegar. I'll try it with toasted almond slices and a sprinkling of feta or bleu cheese next time.