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Ingredients
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¼ cup sliced almonds
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
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3 green onions, chopped
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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
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½ cup dried cranberries
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¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Dressing:
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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salt and pepper to taste
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¼ cup vegetable oil
Directions
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Place the almonds and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir until the sugar melts and the almonds brown, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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In a large salad bowl, mix the lettuce, green onions, apple, avocado, dried cranberries, blue cheese, and cooked almonds.
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Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and stir in the vegetable oil. Pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
181 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 181 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
Sodium 72mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 3g | 5% |
Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
Calcium 51mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 257mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.