Berry-mandarin Tossed Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon grated onion
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 dash salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
• 2 microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved.
• 3 whisk in oil.
• 4 cover and refrigerate until serving.
• 5 in a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon.
• 6 drizzle with dressing; gently toss.