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Ingredients
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1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
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2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
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6 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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½ cup sliced almonds
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¼ cup red wine vinegar
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½ cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
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Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
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Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
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Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
235 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 235 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Sodium 12mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Total Sugars 17g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
Calcium 38mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 180mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.