COMPANY GREEN SALAD

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I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck. Works perfectly every time. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
SALAD:
8 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 can (3 ounces) crispy rice noodles
1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add almonds and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and brown sugar. Chill until serving., For salad, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, peppers and green onions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with rice noodles, sunflower kernels and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges