mandarin-berry tossed salad

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20 Pinches
Ravenna, NE
Updated on Sep 14, 2010

My family loves this salad . I plant the spinach early and hope we don't have a late frost to freeze the tiny green leaves. Mixed greens can also be used.I think it is the dressing that makes this salad sooo good.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • - dash of salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens ( we like mostly spinach)
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 can 11 oz mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 medium sweet onion sliced into rings
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 4 slices bacon strips cooked and crumbled

How To Make mandarin-berry tossed salad

  • Step 1
    In a cup microwave bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. microwave , uncovered on high for 1 to 2 minutes , stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving in salad .
  • Step 2
    In a large salad bowl combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds, and bacon. Drizzle with the cooled dressing and gently toss.

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