Almond-orange Tossed Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
• 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring, for 12-14 minutes or until melted.
• 2 add almonds; stir quickly to coat.
• 3 remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool.
• 4 in a large serving bowl, combine the iceberg lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds.
• 5 in a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well.
• 6 drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. yield: 8 servings.
• 7 taste of home.