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October 2, 2009

Green Salad with Almonds and Orange Dressing

Contributed by Tyra Hamrick, Martinez Ward

Salad Ingredients:

1 large head of leaf lettuce (washed, dried and chilled)
1 medium Bermuda onion (sliced into rings)
2 oranges (peeled and thinly sliced) OR 1-11 oz can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 small jicama (peeled and cut into julienne strips)
4 oz sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar

Orange Dressing Ingredients:

½ teaspoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Good Seasons dry Italian dressing mix

Directions:
  • Place first 4 salad ingredients in a salad bowl; chill
  • In a small skillet, sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over the almonds and cook over medium heat until almonds are coated and sugar has dissolved (they brown quickly; do not burn)
  • Place almonds in a small bowl and allow to cool
  • Mix dressing in a shaker jar; chill
  • Pour salad dressing over chilled salad and sprinkle sugared almonds over all
  • Toss and serve