Ingredients
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
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2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
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1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
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1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
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1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
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salt and pepper
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1 (4 ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the first 5 ingredients; stir with a whisk until well blended.
- Add the mandarin orange slices and lettuce to the bowl, toss to gently coat.
- Sprinkle the bacon and toasted almonds into the bowl; toss gently to mix.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.