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Mandarin Romaine Salad

Name: Mandarin Romaine Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 9 cups torn romaine; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

12 servings

This extra-special green salad boasts luscious flavor, a touch of heat, plenty of crunch and color, and a citrus sparkle. It takes just minutes to toss together and never disappoints. —Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

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Ingredients

9 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; shake well.
Just before serving, sprinkle salad with pecans. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 139 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Mandarin Romaine Salad

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