Name: Mandarin Orange Almond Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large head red leaf lettuce (or any leafy green); 1 can (11 oz mandarin oranges, drained); 1 very small red onion (finely sliced); 1/2 pkg. bacon (cooked & crumbled); 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese; 1/2 c. sliced almonds; 3 tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. fresh grated orange rind; 1/3 c. fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/2 c. olive oil; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. dried Italian salad dressing mix