Three-Step Salad
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh romaine, sweet mandarin oranges, crisp celery, and chopped green onions, topped with toasted almond slices. The tangy vinaigrette adds a delightful zing, making it perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently break apart.
- In a large salad bowl, combine torn romaine lettuce, drained mandarin oranges, sliced celery, and chopped green onions.
- Top the salad with the toasted almonds.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and garlic powder; shake well.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
526
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).