Toasted Almond Fruit Salad Food

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

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Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. I've often taken the salad to potlucks because everyone enjoys it so much. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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 lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

RED & GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

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During a long Midwest winter, I crave greens and tomatoes from the garden. These leaf lettuces and grape tomatoes have a fantastic out-of-the-garden taste. Thank goodness we can get them year-round. -Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup grapeseed or canola oil
SALAD:
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn
1 head red leaf lettuce
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Gradually whisk in grapeseed oil until blended., In a large bowl, combine lettuces, red pepper, celery, cucumber, peas and tomatoes. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOND STRAWBERRY SALAD

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It's easy to love this pretty salad topped with strawberries and sliced almonds. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded with flavor. -Renae Rossow, Union, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT & ALMOND SALAD

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Escape from the ordinary: Mandarin oranges and fresh raspberries add a bright and refreshing twist to salad greens, with sliced almonds providing a fun crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg. (5 oz.) torn salad greens
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

TOASTED ALMOND PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
Kosher salt
1 3/4 cups ditalini pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (preferably lemon thyme), roughly chopped
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and about half of the almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining almonds and the red pepper flakes.
Photograph by Anna Williams

BEST SPINACH FRUIT SALAD (W/GLAZED ALMONDS)

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I pair this wonderful spinach salad up with my Recipe #215827 and top with wonderfully easy Glazed Almonds and fruit!

Provided by Sharon Anne

Categories Berries

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn
1 (7 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, cleaned
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or whole raspberries)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup mandarin orange
1/4 green onion, sliced
1 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Salad & Fruit: Layer salad ingredients onto salad plates, top with cooled Glazed Almonds and serve optionally with Best Raspberry Dressing (Vinaigrette).
Glazed Almonds: Heat a heavy skillet on high heat, add almonds and sprinkle generously with sugar, stirring until sugar melts.
Caution: The molten sugar is very HOT. Transfer nuts to cool completely on a plate.
Break up into pieces.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

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A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Provided by BDEGER

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

ALMOND-RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD

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My husband and I helped prepare this summery salad for a weekend retreat. The recipe served 60 to 80 people, so I modified it to use at home. The sweet-tart dressing is wonderful over romaine with toasted almonds and fresh raspberries. -Jennifer Long, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups torn romaine
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, raspberries and almonds. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE ALMOND SALAD

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Fruit by itself tends to get left alone at potlucks, unless it's whipped into a sweet and tangy crunchy salad like this one! -Critina Wheeler, Upton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 large apples, chopped
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup dried cranberries
2-1/2 cups whipped topping
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, almonds and cranberries. Combine whipped topping and mayonnaise. Add to apple mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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