Here is a spectacular salad that always gets rave reviews! I hope you like it as much as I do.
The basic recipe works for approximately six people. Amounts are pretty much guesswork based on your own preferences, but follow the erratic instructions below for instant success!
Ingredients:
Fresh Romaine Lettuce and Spinach (You decide how much)
Can of Dill Green Beans OR Jar of Three Bean Salad (drained)
Slivered Almonds or Sunflower Seeds (for crunch)
One onion sliced in rounds
One can of Mandarin Oranges, drained
Some fresh dill (if you have it)
Ranch dressing
Combine the Romaine Lettuce and Spinach in a large bowl.
Gently mix in the Dill Green Beans or the jar of Three Bean Salad.
Sprinkle in the almonds or sunflower seeds – enough just to add some crunch.
Then on top of the salad arrange the sliced onion rounds and the
Mandarin Oranges.
Add some dill and good sized dollops of Ranch dressing here and there.
Serve in a pretty salad bowl and mix at the table.
P.S. If you want to make it a more hearty salad, add chicken pieces!
I’ve seen this salad with a combination of mandarin oranges and strawberries too.
Optional: Add celery chunks, walnuts, feta cheese, or serve with just spinach or just romaine.
It’s like the proverbial “little black dress.” You can dress it up or down.
Happy Summer!
Virginia Views 