Shelly's Recipe

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Category: Salad

1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp onion, grated
1/4 tsp celery seed
1 dash salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 cups mixed salad greens, torn
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 can mandarin oranges (11 oz), drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat. Serves 12-14