Tossed Salad With Mandarin Oranges And Almonds

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced parsley
2 tablespoons	30ml	Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Garlic clove - minced (small)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Sugar
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
8 cups	1896ml	Torn romaine lettuce
3		Celery stalks - sliced
8		Scallions - sliced
1		Mandarin oranges - (11 oz) - drained
2 tablespoons	30ml	Sliced almonds - toasted*

Recipe Instructions

* To toast the almonds, place a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid or in a small bowl, combine the parsley, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water; cover and shake well or whisk until blended.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, celery and scallions. Add the dressing; toss to coat. Serve, topped with orange sections and almonds.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serv1ng: 107 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 168 mg Sodium, 13 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 3 g Protein, 83 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 3 Fruit/Vegetables, 1 Fat.

Points Per Serving: 2.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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