Bacon-Mandarin Salad
Wash the lettuces the night before. Wrap the leaves in a damp paper towel, and chill in zip-top freezer bags. Cook the bacon, and toast the almonds ahead, too. Assemble and dress the salad right before serving.
Ingrediënten
- Makes 12 servings / Prep: 15 min. Cook: 18 min.
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 15-ounce cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled *
- 1 bunch red leaf lettuce torn
- 1 head romaine lettuce torn
- 1 16-ounce package bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 4-ounce package sliced almonds, toasted
Instructies
- Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, blending well.
- Add oranges and lettuces, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and sliced almonds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
* Fresh orange segments can be substituted for canned mandarin oranges, if desired.
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