Ingredients:
1 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated orange rind
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 green onions, sliced
Directions:
GLAZED ALMONDS:Beat egg white at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold in almonds.
In an 8-in baking dish, combine melted butter and almonds, stir to coat.
Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Cool; yield 1 cup.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange rind, orange juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper; yield 1/2 cup.
Combine salad greens, mandarin oranges and green onion.
Drizzle with Orange Vinaigrette and sprinkle with Glazed Almonds.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.