Best Crunchy Almond Accents Harvest Salad Recipes

Crunchy Salad with Cocoa Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups baby arugula
1 cup roasted almonds, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

Mix together the arugula, almonds, celery and cucumber. Set aside while you make the dressing.
Whisk together the mustard, cocoa powder, balsamic and olive oil. Drizzle the salad with enough dressing to coat. Toss well together. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with shaved Parmesan.

Crunchy Chinese Salad image

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Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head Napa cabbage, chopped
5 green onions, diced
1/2 cup butter
2 packages ramen noodles (discard soup flavoring)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 small package sliced almonds
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar

Steps:

First mix cabbage and onions in a large bowl, set aside.
Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Break noodles in small pieces and brown along with sesame seeds and almonds. Cool and drain on paper towels.
To make dressing, mix together all ingredients and microwave to dissolve the sugar. Let cool (about 20 minutes) before serving. Dressing can be made a day ahead of time.
Toss together all salad ingredients and add dressing, just before serving.

Broccoli and Almond Salad image

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Categories appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/4 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 cup red pepper strips
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp. shredded carrots
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Ranch Dressing