Roasted Almond and Orange Toss Salad

My mom, aunts and grandma have made this salad for as long as I can remember. It is the perfect salad to pair with almost any meal. It is great for date night, for the family or for a party and is always a crowd favorite.

Robert and I paired it with our steak and baked potatoes on Valentines and it made the meal. I love this family favorite and cannot get enough!

Ingredients

Salad:

1 Large Bag of Salad

1 cup sliced almonds

2-3 tablespoons of sugar

1 can of mandarin oranges

Dressing:

2 TBS sugar

2 TBS white balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

dash of Louisiana hot sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Roast almonds and sugar in pan on low heat until golden. In a small bowl (I always use a coffee cup), whisk all ingredients together for the dressing. Add salad, roasted almonds and oranges to your salad bowl. When ready to serve, make sure dressing is well mixed and pour over salad, toss and serve.

During the summer, my mom will sometimes add strawberries as well and it makes it even better! 

Enjoy!

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