Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad Recipe
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Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad

By: M Pineda  
"This recipe is easy to make, but tastes impressive and is always a big hit at barbecues. You can swap the mandarin oranges for dried cranberries depending on your personal preference."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
3 Min
Ready In:
33 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
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  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup salad oil
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3/4 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
  • 3/4 pound sliced mushrooms
  • 3/4 pound shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges

Directions

  1. Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
  2. To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 261 | Total Fat: 17.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I love the combination of stuff in this salad! I had sliced almonds, not slivered, but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by Chef4Six 
I only made the sugar toasted almonds - and they were so quick to make and really super... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by Sue 
I made this with Boston Bibb instead of Romaine and it was great. I took it to a carry in and... MORE

 
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