26 easy almond salad Recipes

red pepper, cooked long-grain rice, broccoli florets, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, salt & pepper (or to taste), toasted slivered almonds or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

fresh baby spinach (washed, dried and stems removed , or use as much as desired), sliced fresh strawberries, toasted sliced almonds (candied almonds are good too!), crumbled feta cheese (can use more ), vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar (or use raspberry wine vinegar or white wine vinegar), white sugar, paprika, poppy seed

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

indian mild curry paste, tomato paste, low-fat plain yogurt, mayonnaise, diced cooked chicken, sultana raisin, toasted sliced almonds (garnish )