Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. Cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic, fresh, finely minced
  • 4 c. Lettuce, torn
  • 1 med Avocado, peeled, cut into wedges
  • 1 med Tomato, ripe, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 c. Onion, sliced 1/8 thick, separated into rings
  • 1 can ( 11 ounce. ) Mandarin orange segments, liquid removed
  • 1/2 c. Blue cheese, crumbled
  • 8 slc Bacon, crisp, crumbled

Method

  • Time: 20 min In a small bowl stir together all dressing ingredients.
  • On a platter or possibly individual salad plates place lettuce.
  • Arrange avocado, tomato, onion and mandarin orange segments on lettuce; sprinkle with blue cheese and bacon.
  • Pour dressing over salad.
  • Yield: 6 servings.