This is a salad that my husband and I have been eating for a while and enjoy it with almost anything at any time of the year.  It would be a perfect side salad to bring to a potluck, or for picky salad eaters because of it’s fruit and freshness!

Mandarin Orange Salad

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, torn up into bite-sized pieces

1 large can mandarin oranges

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Lighthouse’s Organic Raspberry Lime Vinaigrette

Toasted almonds (whole or chopped, just make sure they are toasted)

Directions

Wash, dry, and tear up romaine.

Chop and toast almonds (keep whole if you want), let cool.

Top salad with almonds, cranberries, oranges, and dressing.

Drain oranges.

Toss just before serving.

Enjoy!

Elisabeth is the mother of three boys, wife to author A.M. LaMouria, and is passionate about her faith and her family.  She loves to cook, create, and be adventurous.  Visit her blog at The Lean Green Mommy Machine.