Dressing:
¼ cup sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp grated onion
¼ tsp celery seed
Dash of salt
Oil
Combine all ingredients except the oil and microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Salad:
8 cups Torn salad greens
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 can (11 oz) Mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced in rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Toss salad ingredients in a salad bowl. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
Serves 12-14