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Mandarin Salad
Mix together:
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 Tbs vinegar
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 1 Tbs parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- a couple drops hot sauce
- dash pepper
Drain and add to dressing:
- 1 (11-15 oz) can mandarin oranges
Refrigerate dressing.
Cook together over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 tsp sugar
Put candied almonds on wax paper to cool, then store at room temperature.
Chop and put into salad bowl:
- 1/2 head lettuce
- 2 or 3 ribs celery
- 2 green onions
Right before serving, add dressing and toss salad. Add almonds.
Notes
Original recipe from Grandma McGee called for half and half iceberg and romaine lettuce.
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