Mandarin Orange Salad With Caramelized Hazelnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
7 -8 cups mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery & leaves
1 cup drained mandarin orange, segments cut into thirds
Caramelized Hazelnuts
1 cup roasted oregon hazelnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
Parsley Dressing
1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup hazelnut oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons raw sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Parsley Dressing: Combine ingredients in non-reactive small bowl and using an immersion blender, puree until smooth. Best that salad dressing be prepared at least 1 hour in advance to allow to marinate.
Carmelized Hazelnuts: In cast iron skillet over medium heat slowly melt 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix hazelnuts, covering well with sugar. Cook until light amber color. Set aside to cool on parchment paper before use.
Salad: In large salad bowl, toss greens, onions, celery and Mandarin oranges with parsley dressing. Sprinkle with the caramelized hazelnuts.