TROPICAL TOSSED SALAD

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For a yummy tropical salad embellished with mandarin oranges, try this recipe. The dressing is also very zippy which everyone will love.-Carol Wakley, North East, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
5 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir 4 tablespoons of sugar until melted and golden brown. Stir in the almonds until well coated. Remove to waxed paper to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar. In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, oranges and onion. Break apart caramelized almonds; add to salad. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Adil Naveed
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's always refreshing and delicious.


Youngerick Comedy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber.


Bkck isima
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still edible, but it wasn't as flavorful as I expected.


Ufot Favour
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I didn't have any tropical fruits on hand, so I used apples and pears instead. It was still a good salad, but I think it would have been better with the tropical fruits.


Hamza Vlog
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This salad was a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


preston madaki
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some chopped nuts or seeds next time for some extra flavor.


Habib Mounirou
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The dressing was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I'll try thinning it out with some water or vinegar next time.


clement sunday
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar in the dressing.


David cawtherley
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I'm not a big fan of fruit in my salad, but this one was surprisingly good. The dressing really brings all the flavors together.


Tshepang Selemela
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Logan Dumont
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few bananas and oranges that need to be used up, and this salad is the perfect way to do it.


Farida Rashed
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


SPECIAL DJ J SMART (SDJS)
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Ogbe Emmanuel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


L7sa l7sa
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The dressing is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Slxvz was ___
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Manikhan Roman
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of tropical fruits and crunchy vegetables was refreshing and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.