DYNAMITE ORANGE-ALMOND SALAD

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Found this in the book At Home Cafe. I have modified it a little. It is great if you add crumbled blue cheese, mushrooms, shredded chicken and dried cranberries on top also. You can glaze the almonds and dressing ahead to save time.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar, white balsamic
1/4 cup oil
6 drops Tabasco sauce (we like some zing)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 cup sliced red onion
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine first seven ingredients (from salt through parsley). Whisk until well blended.
  • For glazed almonds, combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Heat on low and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and almonds are well coated. Sugar can caramelize quickly and burn--watch closely.
  • Pour onto waxed paper to cool.
  • Once cooled, break into small pieces.
  • To serve the salad, combine greens, onions and mandarin oranges into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle glazed almonds on top and serve.

Ansari Ansari
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this salad. Can I make substitutions for any of them?


Gedab Tube
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This salad looks delicious, but I'm allergic to oranges. Do you have any suggestions for substitutions?


Nasim Hasan Ontor
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This salad is way too expensive to make. I could never justify spending that much money on a salad.


Gel Boy
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Farxiya Xaashi
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.


Irene Ybarra
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I'm not a fan of almonds, so I substituted walnuts instead. It was still delicious!


Dan Laplain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Naveed Tufail
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, delicious, and easy to make.


Maryam Al Mohi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C.


Nicole Kutasz
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Usman Tarar
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I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the oranges taste amazing.


Chandan Sahani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Pastor Amy Allen
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I love the addition of almonds. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.


Love Myth
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The dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Brittany Osejo
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Krystina Chavis
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and refreshing taste. It's definitely a keeper.


Therian Clover
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This salad is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing is a perfect balance of flavors. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.