SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING

Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing image

This salad is my most-requested recipe. The dressing, eggs and almonds can be prepared ahead of time, so it can be made at the last minute.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup slivered almonds
9 cups torn romaine
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the oil, 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and seasonings; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool. , In a small skillet over low heat, cook almonds and remaining sugar until nuts are glazed; cool., In a salad bowl, toss the romaine, cheese and almonds. Top with eggs. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.