Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad

Name: Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon ground savory; 8 cups torn leaf lettuce; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

This quick and easy salad never misses with dinner guest. Once in a while, I'll add avocado and blue cheese for a more interesting flavor.—David Collin, Martinez, California

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tarragon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground savory
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup syrup; set oranges aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine syrup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and savory; shake well. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, oranges and onion. Add the dressing and toss. Top with almonds; serve immediately.