The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit Recipe
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The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit

By: BOOTS582 
"Garden salad with fruit, cooked sugared almonds, and an oil and vinegar dressing."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1/2 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the almonds and 1/2 cup sugar 5 minutes, or until almonds are well-coated and lightly browned.
  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, gently mix the almonds, iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, celery, chives, cranberries, mandarin orange, peaches, mango, and strawberries. Serve with desired amount of the oil and vinegar dressing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 20.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by abby   view full review
This is the most delicious salad I have ever tasted. My husband & daughter raved & we couldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by mom2six   view full review
This is the best salad recipe ever!! I have made it at least 10 times - once for a supper our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by JARRIE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Definitely 5 stars! I had to take some liberties with the species of fruit I used, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by pomplemousse   view full review
Indeed, this is a really good salad. I didn't use mango bc we didn't have any, and just one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by Singing Baker   view full review
This salad is always a big hit wherever I take it. I add whatever fruits I have on hand. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by MISSDENA1   view full review
Excellent salad! I have made this twice and both times it was a hit. I used store bought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by GINAH1   view full review
Great salad! Peaches are not in season right now, so I skipped those and added more mango.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Adorkable   view full review
I kind of added some of my own stuff to this salad. It was really good. Loved the dressing....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by SpecialKsGirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yummy. Could do with less sugar in the dressing since all our fruit and the candied nuts were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by Erin   view full review
This salad was amazing and I had 3 other guests who agreed. I was hesitant about all of these...

 

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