Mandarin Orange Candied Almond Salad
Candied almonds combine w/sweet mandarins, red onion & a sweet spicy dressing for a delicious, colorful and addictive salad. This disappears fast!
Servings 6
Ingredients
Candied Almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Tobasco, etc.
Salad
- 1 bunch red leaf lettuce torn into bite size pieces
- 1 - 11 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 small red onion sliced thin
Optional garnish:
- Fresh mandarin slices or parsley sprigs
Instructions
Candied Almonds
- In small skillet, heat 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat until completely melted.
- Add almonds, stirring until well coated.
- Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Break candied almonds into small pieces and set aside.
Dressing
- In small mason jar, combine vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and sugar. (or maple syrup or honey)
- Shake jar well to combine.
Salad
- Just before serving, combine torn lettuce, mandarin oranges, red onion and candied almonds in large serving bowl.
- Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
- Toss and serve immediately.