Mandarin Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and refreshing Mandarin Salad tossed with sliced almonds, romaine, and iceberg lettuce. Finished with a tangy homemade dressing and optional bacon bits.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | None | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Jar
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Vegetable Oil | None |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar | None |
| 2 tbsp | Vinegar | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 dash | Hot Red Pepper Sauce | None |
Salad
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 head | Iceberg Lettuce | Torn into small bits |
| 1/4 bunch | Romaine | Torn into small bits |
| 1/4 cup | Sliced Almonds | None |
| 2 | Green Onions | Thinly sliced |
| 1 (11 oz) can | Mandarin Oranges | Drained |
| As desired | Bacon Bits | Optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Dressing
- Mix all dressing ingredients together (early): combine 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 dash hot red pepper sauce. Shake in a jar.
Step 2: Toss Salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, 1/4 bunch romaine, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 2 green onions, and 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges. Pour dressing over remaining ingredients, toss gently until well coated, and add bacon bits if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dressing can be mixed ahead and stored in a jar in the refrigerator, but wait to dress the salad until just before serving to maintain crispness.
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