Strawberry Candied Almond Salad Food

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool. , Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.

ALMOND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach, strawberries and almonds in a large bowl. Mix vinegar, honey and sugar until blended; toss with salad.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• For the almonds: In a small skillet, cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Sprinkle almonds onto a sheet of waxed paper; let cool. Break almonds apart and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the salad ingredients together until combined.
• For the dressing: In a small container with a tight lid, combine the ingredients and shake to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Divide among 2 plates and sprinkle candied almonds over salads.

STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Add the halved strawberries, vinegar, mustard, olive oil and salt to a blender. Puree on high for 30 seconds.
• Add the arugula to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the almonds, sliced strawberries and Gorgonzola. Drizzle with half the dressing. Using 2 wooden spoons, toss to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side if desired.

STRAWBERRY & CANDIED ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, stir in sugar and almonds and cook until golden brown; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Combine lettuce, strawberries, onion and the sugared almonds.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and toss with salad.
• Chill for a short time and then serve.

EASY STRAWBERRY ROMAINE SALAD WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1. Clean romaine lettuce, chop and pat dry, place in large bowl. Add cheese, almonds and strawberries. Toss gently.
• 2. Combine all dressing ingredients using a little jar or small bowl and refrigerate. Right before you eat shake or blend completely. Pour over prepared lettuce, etc. using just enough to your liking. Enjoy!
• 3. Options: Use mozzarella cheese instead of Monterey jack. Sunflower seeds in place of almonds. NOTE: use dressing the same day as it does not keep well.
• 4. All kinds of leafy lettuces can be used in this recipe. Red Leaf Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce, and for gardeners the wonderful Black Seeded Simpson in summer are great. Try others and decide which you enjoy the best!