mandarin salad oriental

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31 Pinches
Kansas City, MO
Updated on Jan 8, 2014

This recipe may sound a little labor intensive but it is well worth the effort! Perfect salad for any social event!

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces pkg. oriental flavored ramen noodle soup mix
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 - head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 1/2 - head romaine lettuce, torn
  • 5 - celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 - green onions, chopped
  • 11 ounces can mandarin orange sections, drained

How To Make mandarin salad oriental

  • Step 1
    Remove flavor packet from soup mix and set aside. Crumble Ramen noodles. Bake noodles in a shallow pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until toasted, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Cook sliced almonds and 3 T. sugar in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5 to 6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and almonds are evenly coated.
  • Step 2
    Remove almond mixture from heat and set aside. Whisk together reserved flavor packet, remaining 2 T. sugar, oil, and next 5 ingredients. Toss togethers lettuces, celery and onions in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss. Add noodles, almond mixture, and oranges. Serve immediately. ENJOY!

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