Best Almond Orange Tossed Salad Recipes

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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

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 :

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD



Almond-orange Tossed Salad image

This is very nice for an Easter menu. Very pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. Great for potlucks.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
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

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 iceberg 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. Yield: 8 servings.
  • Taste of Home.

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