Mandarin hazelnut salad

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsMixed greens torn into bite size pieces
2Green onions; chopped
¼cupChopped celery
1cupDrained Mandarin oranges
½cupSalad oil
¼cupChopped parsley
2tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1dashTabasco sauce

Directions

PARSLEY DRESSING

Mix all ingredients and allow flavors to blend.

1 cup roasted Oregon hazelnuts, carmelized* Toss greens, onions, celery and oranges with dressing. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

*Carmelized hazelnuts: To carmelize hazelnuts, slowly melt 2 tablespoons of sugar in heavy skillet. Mix nuts, covering well with sugar. Cook until a light amber color. Allow to cool on wax paper before use.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board