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Paradise Salad

Makes 4 side or 2 entr
Ingredients
    Ingredients
  • King's Croutons
  • 2 1/2-inch thick center slices King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread
  • Olive oil
  • Salad
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 (5 oz.) bag spring lettuce mix
  • 1/2 cup red onion strips, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Mandarin oranges*
  • 1 cup King's croutons
  • 8 oz. cooked chicken or shrimp, optional
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional
  • *chopped mango, orange slices (membrane removed) or sliced strawberries may be substituted
Preparation
    Preparation King's Croutons
  1. Brush both sides of bread with oil. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Place on baking pan with lip.
  3. Bake in preheated 350° F oven, 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until golden.
  4. Cool; store in airtight container. Makes 2-3 cups.
  5. Salad and Dressing
  6. Whisk together first 5 ingredients for dressing.
  7. Pour over salad greens and half of onion, fruit, 1 cup of croutons and almonds (if desired). Toss.
  8. Place on serving plates.
  9. If desired, arrange chicken or shrimp on top. Garnish with remaining ingredients & serve.
Makes 4 side or 2 entr