The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit

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Garden salad with fruit, cooked sugared almonds, and an oil and vinegar dressing.

Submitted by BOOTS582
Updated on February 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup slivered almonds

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped

  • ½ head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives

  • ½ cup dried, sweetened cranberries

  • ½ cup mandarin orange segments, drained

  • ½ cup sliced fresh peaches

  • ½ cup diced mango

  • ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the almonds and 1/2 cup sugar 5 minutes, or until almonds are well-coated and lightly browned.

  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, gently mix the almonds, iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, celery, chives, cranberries, mandarin orange, peaches, mango, and strawberries. Serve with desired amount of the oil and vinegar dressing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317 Calories
21g Fat
32g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 276mg 6%

* 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.

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