Tangerine Tossed Salad

Name: Tangerine Tossed Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 medium tangerines or 1 navel orange; 6 cups torn lettuce; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds make this one of my favorite recipes. —Mrs. Helen L. Musenbrock, O'Fallon, Missouri

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 medium tangerines or 1 navel orange
6 cups torn lettuce
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove from the heat. Peel and section the tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tangerines and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, reserved juice and remaining sugar. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 138 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Tangerine Tossed Salad in Country December/January 2005

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chrisglavin

Dec 9, 2012

This salad was amazing!
TC51

Jun 26, 2011

This was a big hit with my family. The almonds were delicious. I definitely will make this again. I have already had a family member ask for the recipe!