RED & GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Red & Green Salad with Toasted Almonds image

During a long Midwest winter, I crave greens and tomatoes from the garden. These leaf lettuces and grape tomatoes have a fantastic out-of-the-garden taste. Thank goodness we can get them year-round. -Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup grapeseed or canola oil
SALAD:
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn
1 head red leaf lettuce
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Gradually whisk in grapeseed oil until blended., In a large bowl, combine lettuces, red pepper, celery, cucumber, peas and tomatoes. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges