Healthy Almond Berry Tossed Salad Food

BERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, kiwi, onion, feta cheese and almonds. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

BERRY-MANDARIN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; cover and boil 3 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry.
• In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, carrots and asparagus.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

TOASTED ALMOND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water and ½ cup of the sugar to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and zest. Refrigerate.
• Caramelize the nuts: Rinse out the pan used to make the syrup and dry well. Add the remaining ¾ cup sugar and enough water for it to look like wet sand. Cook over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes and browns, 5-8 minutes. Add the almonds and carefully stir to coat the nuts with the caramelized sugar. Season with the dry ginger and a pinch salt. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool and harden. When hard, break into bite size pieces.
• Assemble the salad: Toss the blackberries, raspberries and apple slices with the lemon syrup in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The colder the fruit, the better. When ready to serve, top with the almond brittle, a ¼ cup scoop of raspberry sorbet and the basil leaves. Serve immediately.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring, for 12-14 minutes or until melted.
• Add almonds; stir quickly to coat.
• Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the iceberg lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well.
• Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Yield: 8 servings.
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HEALTHY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lettuce in the bottom of a deep bowl.
• Place the italian herbs on the lettuce.
• Add the mushrooms, cheese, spring onions and capsicum.
• Then add the cucumber and place some salt on the cucumber.
• Add the tomato and place some salt and pepper on the tomato.
• Sprinkle salad herbs on top of the tomato.
• Dress with Italian light dressing.

ALMOND-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

GRILLED RASPBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup dressing with garlic powder and rosemary. Place chicken breasts in a plastic zip-top bag and add dressing marinate in fridge for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
• Grill chicken 4 to 5 minutes over med high coals, or till meat registers 155°. Remove from heat and cover. Allow to rest for 10 minutes to come to temperature.
• Meanwhile, place lettuce on 4 plates. Divide other ingredients equally among the 4 plates. Slice each chicken breast and put equal amount of chicken on each plate. Add additional dressing and enjoy.

LOW FAT RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Warm fruit spread slightly to melt a bit.
• Add other ingredients and combine with a whisk. Enjoy!