Mandarin Salad

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes(Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 chicken breasts, grilled or baked and diced into bite size pieces (recommend seasoning breast with salt and pepper prior to cooking)

Dressing

• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• dash of Tabasco sauce

Method

1. In a small pan over medium heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar dissolved. Watch carefully as they will burn easily. Cool and store in air-tight container.
2. Mix all dressing ingredients and chill.
3. Mix lettuce, celery, onions and diced chicken. Just before serving add almonds and oranges. Toss with dressing.