Linda in MO posted 01-08-99
Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad
1-2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, save juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or tarragon wine vinegar
1/4 cup, or so of reserved mandarin juice
1 tsp. or so of sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
8 cups torn leaf and/or romaine lettuce
1/2 red onion, sliced (optional)
3 green onions, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 carrot, shredded
cucumber, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 Tbl. or so of sugar
Drain oranges and reserve 1/4 cup of juice. Combine with oil, vinegar, sugar and spices in a jar with tight fitting lid.
Refrigerate.
Combine salad ingredients in large bowl. Combine almonds and sugar in skillet and toast over medium or medium-low heat. Stir constantly until sugar melts and coats almonds.
Cool on wax paper. Serve dressing and almonds over salad.