Berry Mandarin Tossed salad
This delicious salad is ideal for family picnics, potlucks, and other large gatherings
Ingredients
- 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced into rings
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard I like to use Coleman’s, which comes in a yellow tin.
- 1/2 teaspoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- Dash of salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onions, almonds, and bacon. Set aside.
- In a 2 cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, paprika, ground mustard, grated onion, celery seed, and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 and 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in vegetable oil.
- Drizzle the tossed salad with the dressing. Toss gently.