Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 7 cups romaine lettuce
• 7 cups spinach
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups sliced green onions
• 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

Recipe

• 1 in a jar with a tight-fitted lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. set aside.
• 2 in a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. spread on foil to cool completely.
• 3 in a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.