Mandarin Salad

My mother in law makes this fabulous salad & I was craving it so bad the other day!

It has a nice, light dressing that goes with everything. The recipe calls for manadarin oranges in it, but I didn't have any on hand so I used strawberries instead. You really can substitute just about anything you'd like!

The key to this salad is making the delicious nut clusters. Trust me....it'll be worth it! 

Mandarin Salad

½ cup sliced almonds

3 Tbsp sugar

½ head iceberg lettuce

1 cup chopped celery

½ head romaine

2 green onions, chopped

1-     11 oz. mandarin oranges, drained

In skillet pan on medium heat, cook almonds & sugar until dissolved (be VERY careful because this will easily burn). Stir constantly! Cool on wax paper.

Dressing:

½ tsp salt

Dash of pepper

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 Tbsp parsley

2 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp vinegar

Dash of Tabasco

Mix & chill.

Mix lettuce, celery, onions together. Then add almonds, oranges & dressing!

I made extra nut clusters & later on that week made up a quick salad & used the clusters for an added crunch!