Greensaladwithmandarinsandsugaredalmonds Recipes

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
• Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
• Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD WITH MANDARINS AND SUGARED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat sugar and almonds in pan. Stir constantly until sugar turns golden brown. Don't let scorch!
• Let cool on a plate and break into pieces.
• Wash lettuce cut into bite size pieces. Add the celery, green onions, drained oranges and sliced strawberries in a salad bowl and toss.
• Combine the dressing ingredients and shake until everything is dissolved.
• Add almonds and dressing when it's time to serve.

SPICED ALMOND, GRAPE AND MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. Almonds: Combine the almonds and paprika and a pinch of salt. Toss to blend. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast until browned, 5-8 minutes. Set aside.
• 3. Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
• 4. Salad: Place the radishes on a flat surface and, using a small, sharp knife, slice them into ¼ inch rounds (with the bit of the tops still attached).
• 5. Toss the mixed greens, radishes, parsley and grapes to the bowl and toss to blend. Top with the almonds. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place almonds in a small nonstick saute pan. Lightly toast over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon tamari and stir until the almonds are coated evenly, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cool. Chop almonds roughly.
• Prepare a large bowl of ice water. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the beans and transfer to the bowl of ice water. Remove green beans and drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine the sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1 tablespoon of tamari. Add the drained green beans and toss to coat. Garnish with roasted almonds and fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately, while warm.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
• Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
• Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
• Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
• Sprinkle with sugared almonds.

MANDARIN MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens on two serving plates; top with oranges and walnuts. In a blender, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salads.