mandarin orange, gorgonzola and almond delight

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons red vinegar
• 12 ounces mixed salad greens
• 1 cup gorgonzola cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add almonds, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange juice, oil, and vinegar.
• in a large salad bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, mixed salad greens, and gorgonzola cheese. just before serving, pour dressing on salad, and toss to coat.