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Almond Mandarin Salad

SUBMITTED BY: BARBARA BREITSAMETER PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"Oh, so good and refreshing. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 154 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry hot mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 bunch green onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.
  2. To make the dressing, thoroughly blend the vinegar, honey, dry mustard, celery salt, paprika, and olive oil.
  3. Place lettuce, oranges, green onion, bacon, and almonds in a serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by dbcheese
I thought this recipe was great! I used a teaspoon of real dijon mustard instead of dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by PEILOVER010202
This salad is great! Nice combination of flavors. I did not add the bacon and it was still a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by KITUMS
Loved this salad instead of using real bacon I used Smart Bacon (vegeterian) and didnt add all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by TchrJrHi
This was very appealing to the eye, but I wasn't too thrilled with the taste. I have no idea... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by Laura M
Loved this salad! Definitely recommend waiting until the last minute to toss with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
Outstanding salad, Barbara! For personal preference I cut the honey to 1 1/2T, added 1t Dijon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by MikeN
I don't cook. My wife does. However, in an effort to help my wife, because we were in a time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by Diane
The first time I made this dressing, using Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I found it tasted too oily.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MONKEYGRP
Great dressing. Don't toss until just before eating and don't use too many oranges or the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by a_cook
I love this recipe. Took it to a luncheon pot luck & it got rave reviews. Don't assemble the... MORE