Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This salad has a great combination of toppings, a sweet dressing and crunchy glazed almonds. Ingredients:
1 head romaine lettuce, torn |
1 bunch fresh spinach, torn |
1 cup dried cranberries |
3 green onions, chopped |
1/2 cup glazed almonds (instructions below) |
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/2 cup sugar |
salt and pepper |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
2. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
3. In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
4. Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
5. Be very careful not to burn.
6. Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
7. Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.
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