Sugar the almonds for the salad.
During the summer months, many people enjoy salads due to the light and crisp taste, perfect for a hot day. There are many fruits and vegetables in season during the summer as well, offering you a wide variety of flavors to experiment with. A light salad made with romaine lettuce and mandarin oranges, topped with sliced almonds is delicious and sure to be a hit. A sweet oil and vinegar dressing nicely enhances the flavors of the salad without overpowering the dish, but you can use any dressing or simply enjoy the salad plain.
Instructions
1. Mix the oil, vinegar, ¼ cup of the sugar, parsley, salt and pepper in the small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly. Set the dressing in the refrigerator.
2. Bring a saucepan to medium-low heat and add the almonds and remaining sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until the sugar has fully melted and coated the almonds. The sugared almonds pair nicely with the sweetness of the mandarin oranges.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the almonds cool. Once the nuts have cooled, break them apart into small pieces.
4. Chop the lettuce and place it in a large bowl.
5. Add the oranges, almonds and dressing and toss together before serving.
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