Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

Indeed, this is a really good salad. I didn't use mango bc we didn't have any, and just one kind of lettuce, but I think I used the remainder of what was called for. I did use canned peaches and mandarin oranges and 1/2'd the dressing--it's been my experience that most of the dressing recipes on here can easily be halved and still be awesome. I wasn't sure about cooking almonds and sugar without oil, but it worked perfectly. Just watch closely once the sugar starts to carmelize. Thanks for the recipe! Very good salad. :o)

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pomplemousse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Living In: Dumfries, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

This salad is always a big hit wherever I take it. I add whatever fruits I have on hand. Blueberries make a nice addition. You can't go wrong with this recipe.

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Living In: Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2008

I made this salad yesterday for a party, and it disappeared so FAST! I'm online now because I have to send the recipe to several people and my aunt is making it this week for a church get-together. So delicious and refreshing. I left out the mango, celery, and chives (do not like them, at all) and just increased the other fruits a little to compensate. I also added poppy seeds to the dressing. I had to add a little water to the skillet when sugaring the almonds to make the sugar stick. Other than that, made as directed. Absolutely five stars.

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Janett

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tappahannock, Virginia, USA

Living In: Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

This is the best salad recipe ever!! I have made it at least 10 times - once for a supper our community club catered for 100 people. Everyone always asks for the recipe when I bring it somewhere. I have never had fresh peaches on hand, so have always omitted them. In the winter, I make it with the cranberries and mandarin oranges as the only fruit. The first time I made it with the almonds, but the next time I didn't have any, so I substituted pecans and preferred those, so that is what I always use now. The nuts make the salad!! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2007

The sugared almonds are a must! I've made variations of the salad all summer. I didn't have luck making the dressing so I use Newman's Raspberry Viniagrette. Everybody loves this salad.

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