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Almond-Orange Tossed Salad

By: Lavonn Bormuth 
"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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine the ice berg lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by wildernessgirl   view full review
This was a great salad for a hot summer day. I followed the recipe exactly except didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by lolospf   view full review
Easy recipe and very good! The only problem i had was making the candied almonds...I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by 2kater   view full review
Had this recipe for years but I use white wine vinegar. Think the carmalized almond make the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by erynwales   view full review
I make this salad but have never added avacado. Next time I may and see the difference. I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Lisa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent salad recipe. The sugared almonds really made the salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by Bonita   view full review
Fantastic and simple - I had an avocado and romaine lettuce in my fridge that I wanted to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by starfruitvj   view full review
Yummy, I left out the celery as I'm not a fan, and it turned out to be a great salad, the...

 

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