Almond, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Salad
Almond, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Salad
Almond cranberry salad is crisp, colorful and perfect for a crowd.
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25 min
Prep Time
30 min
Total Time
16
servings Ingredients
Salad Dressing
14 cup olive oil
14 cup tarragon white wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
12 teaspoon poppy seeds
12 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon pepper
Almonds
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
12 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
Salad
2 (10-ounce) packages European salad blend
1 medium (1 cup) yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 cup sliced green onions
12 cup sweetened dried cranberries or cherries
4 ounces ( 12 cup) crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine all dressing ingredients in jar or small container with tight-fitting lid; shake well to mix. Refrigerate.
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STEP 2
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and nuts are golden brown. Remove from heat; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Quickly spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely.
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STEP 3
Combine all salad ingredients, caramelized almonds and dressing in bowl just before serving. Serve immediately.
Tip #1
This salad is very versatile. Try substituting your favorite vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, such as snap peas, red onion, dried apricots, dried or fresh blueberries, pecans, etc. For a smaller salad simply cut recipe in half.
120 Calories
8 Fat (g)
5 Cholesterol (mg)
180 Sodium (mg)
10 Carbohydrates (g)
1 Dietary Fiber
3 Protein (g)
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