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Berry Mandarin Tossed Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of torn mixed salad greens (red leaf, romaine, head lettuce)
  • 2 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 small sweet onion, sliced into thin rings
  • 1/3 c. slivered almonds
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbls. cider vinegar
  • 1-1/4 t. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbls. honey
  • 1/2 t. paprika
  • 1/2 t. ground mustard
  • 1/2 t. grated onion
  • 1/4 t. celery seed
  • 1/4 c. canola oil
  • dash of salt

Instructions

Dressing: In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine all dressing ingredients except oil and microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon.

Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

NOTE: Serves 12