Berry-mandarin Tossed Salad

This was a recipe found in Quick Cooking Magazine posted by Linda Jo Wahlgren. This is a great picnic take-along.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1  dash salt
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 8  cups  torn  mixed salad greens
• 2  cups  sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1  medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1⁄3 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Whisk in oil.
4. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
5. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon.
6. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss.