A Salad of Romaine, Mandarins, Toasted Almonds and Dried Cranberries
Prep Time: 15 minutes    Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes   Makes: 4 servings  

Ingredients

For the dressing:

    * 1/4 cup orange juice
    * 2 Tbsp. olive oil
    * 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
    * 1 tsp. honey
    * 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
    * Salt and pepper to taste
    
For salad:

    * 6 cups chopped romaine
    * 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into segments
    * 1/3 cup almonds, toasted
    * 1/4 cup dried cranberries


Method

Combine dressing ingredients in a salad bowl. Toss in romaine and oranges. Arrange on plates. Sprinkle with 
toasted almonds and cranberries and serve.

Note: To toast almonds, place in a single layer in baking pan and cook in a 300 degrees F oven until lightly 
browned, about 12-15 minutes.