Believe it or not this recipe was found at Fry’s Grocery store in their produce section. While I am not a fan of rare onions and celery I did keep them in and to my surprise they were wonderful. Paired with the oranges, sugared almonds and sweet vinaigrette dressing this dish is refreshing in the summer heat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup sliced almonds
- 5 Tbsp. sugar, divided
- 6 Cup torn romaine lettuce
- 1 Cup sliced celery
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1/4 Cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 (15oz.) Can mandarin oranges, drained
Directions
In a small skillet cook almonds and 3 tablespoons of the sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar melts and coats nuts. Immediately remove from heat and spread on foil. Set aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl combine romaine, celery and onions. Cover and chill. For dressing, in a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, vinegar, parsley, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste until sugar dissolves. Add dressing, oranges and reserved nuts to chilled salad; toss gently and serve.