Mandarin Romaine Salad

• 9 cups torn romaine
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; shake well.
2. Just before serving, sprinkle salad with pecans. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

torn romaine, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, vegetable oil, sugar, raspberry vinegar, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, hot pepper, pecans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mandarin-romaine-salad/ (may not work)