Mandarin-Bacon Salad

Name: Mandarin-Bacon Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled; 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces; 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces; 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 (4 ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted (optional); salt and pepper

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (4 ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
salt and pepper

Directions

1

In a bowl, add the first 5 ingredients; stir with a whisk until well blended.
2

Add the mandarin orange slices and lettuce to the bowl, toss to gently coat.
3

Sprinkle the bacon and toasted almonds into the bowl; toss gently to mix.
4

Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5

Serve immediately.