Best Toasted Almond Pasta Salad Recipes
SUGARED TOASTED ALMOND SALAD TOPPING
This simple topping turns an average salad into something above and beyond! I pair these with my sweet sour salad dressing and they make an amazing salad! I like to make up a big batch of these and keep them on-hand in an airtight container to use as a salad topper. I like to toast my almonds to a nice medium-brown, they take on a bolder flavor and really mix well in any salad.
Provided by Dave Hirschler
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Cook and stir almonds and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sugar 6.4 g
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMOND VINAIGRETTE
This fantastic Mediterranean pasta recipe is garnished with feta cheese, toasted almonds, basil and a dash of lemon.
Provided by Fisher Nuts
Categories Salads,Almonds
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Set aside.
- In small bowl combine lemon juice, water, and parsley. Whisk in olive oil until smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Bring salted water to a boil in covered saucepan. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In shallow bowl place chicken breasts and ¼ cup lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes. Add chicken to skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes turning once until internal temperature reaches 165°F on a food thermometer. Remove chicken; set aside to cool before cutting into bite size pieces.
- In medium bowl combine cooked pasta, onion, tomatoes, spinach, olives and chicken pieces; mix well.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine.
- Garnish with feta cheese, toasted almonds, basil and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
RED & GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
During a long Midwest winter, I crave greens and tomatoes from the garden. These leaf lettuces and grape tomatoes have a fantastic out-of-the-garden taste. Thank goodness we can get them year-round. -Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Gradually whisk in grapeseed oil until blended., In a large bowl, combine lettuces, red pepper, celery, cucumber, peas and tomatoes. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD
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.
Provided by M Pineda
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 33m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery. , In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
TOASTED ALMOND
Steps:
- Add liqueurs to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a 10-ounce rocks glass over ice. Top with heavy cream and serve with a short straw.
PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS
This recipe works well using leftover or rotisserie chicken. Yogurt and lemon create a tart, creamy sauce without adding a lot of fat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a large bowl, stir together pasta, chicken, yogurt, raisins (if using), parsley, almonds, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Thin sauce with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
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