Thursday, June 24, 2010

Book Club Salad

from the kitchen of Carolyn


6 to 8 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 bag spinach
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can mandarin oranges (optional)
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 bags European blend salad mix
1 cup craisins
sugared almonds*

Dressing:

1/3 cup red onion chopped small
4 teaspoons dry mustard
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil

Blend first five ingredients until frothy, then slowly add oil.
Toss all ingredients together.
*Eight ounces slivered almonds and 4 tablespoons sugar. Sprinkle sugar over almonds in skillet; cook slowly until coated, then remove to cool.

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