Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY SALAD

Category: Salad

For the Glazed Almond Topping:
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar

For the Sweet and Sour Dressing:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp sugar (I use Splenda)
2 tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
6 drops red pepper sauce (I only use 2 drops)
Dash black pepper

For the Salad:
1 large bunch Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

To prepare the Glazed Almond Topping: In a small skillet, cook almonds and sugar over low heat stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Sprinkle almonds onto a waxed paper and let cool. Break the almonds apart and set aside.

To prepare the Dressing: In a small glass container with a lid, combine the ingredients and shake to combine.

To prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the salad ingredients until combined.

Pour the dressing over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad and serve immediately.