Description
The Caramelized Almonds totally makes this refreshing salad. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of lettuce, torn
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 can {11 oz} Mandarin Oranges, drained
Dressing
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Caramelized Almonds
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Combine lettuce, celery, onion and mandarin oranges in a large bowl
- Cover and chill up to 3 hours
Caramelized Almonds
- In a small saucepan, add the almonds and sugar, cover over medium low heat, stirring constantly until golden {watch carefully – they will burn quickly}
- Pour onto wax paper and cool
- Break into pieces
Dressing
- Combine all ingredients and shake well
- Serve on the side or toss into salad just before serving
- Top with almonds
Notes
The dressing doesn’t seem like it will be enough, but it is plenty. Don’t forget the Caramelized Almonds…they make the salad great!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes