SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

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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

½ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup salad oil
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
¾ pound sliced mushrooms
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup mandarin oranges

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

Nice Oriaku
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I would have liked the dressing to be a little more tangy.


Wasifkhan Wasifkhan
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This salad is a little pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Abdullah Billa
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!


Shehroz Bhatii
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Obaida Zyada
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I've tried several different spinach salad recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Pramila Mukhiya
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My kids loved this salad! They especially liked the toasted almonds.


Rosalie M
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well and didn't get soggy.


lubanga
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and refreshing.


Md Reyas
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This salad is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Tyreece Tyral
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I love the addition of toasted almonds. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.


Nokukhanya Duma
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The dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's tangy and flavorful, without being too heavy.


Oghenetega Bobori
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdoulie Papis Sanneh
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect.