Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
1 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. grated onions
1/4 tsp. celery seed
dash of salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
8 c. torn mixed salad greens
2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked, drained and crumbled

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Whisk in vegetable oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.