SPRING SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

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From the crunch of the nuts to the dried fruits, the textures in this salad are amazing. The orange salad dressing is what really sets this recipe apart. It's tangy and sweet all in one yummy vinaigrette. We really enjoyed the crunch the sugared almonds added to the salad. We may make those to add to all our salads instead of...

Provided by Tammi Preston

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SALAD:
1 head red or green leaf lettuce, torn
3 - 4 c spring mix
4 c baby spinach
1 bunch red or purple grapes, halved
2 c sliced strawberries
1 pkg dried apricots, sliced
1 pkg dried Craisins
can add any fruit you like or leave out what you don't... kiwi and jicama are good, so are fresh peaches
1/4 c pine nuts (toast in skillet until golden brown)
SUGARED ALMONDS:
1 c sliced almonds
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c sugar
ORANGE SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c rice vinegar
1/3 c orange juice
1 c extra virgin olive oil
1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix

Steps:

  • 1. To make sugared almonds, melt butter in a skillet. Add sugar and stir.
  • 2. Then add almonds.
  • 3. Stir until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated and toasted (about 3-4 minutes on low to medium heat).
  • 4. Place almonds on wax paper in a single layer and let cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
  • 5. Mix dressing ingredients. I use a quart canning jar with a lid to shake it up well. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
  • 6. Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 7. Combine all ingredients and top with sugared almonds.

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