Mandarin Orange Salad With Almonds

If desired, replace the canned mandarin orange segments with 2 medium oranges peeled and section, or 1 cup of sliced strawberries in season.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  cups  torn romaine lettuce leaves
• 1⁄2 cup celery, sliced
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  almonds, toasted, slivered

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, celery, onions and mandarin oranges. Set aside.
2. Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Season with pepper to taste. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with slivered almonds.