Simple Strawberry Almond Salad (with Homemade Sugared Nuts)
652kcal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 5 ounces of mixed greens
- 1 - 15 ounce can of mandarin oranges drained
- 1-2 pints of strawberries cleaned and sliced
Sugared almonds:
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup sugar
Vinaigrette:
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon each or sea salt and crushed black pepper
Method
- Add sugar and slivered almonds to a non stick pan and cook over medium high heat stirring often. It will take about 10-12 minutes for the sugar to melt and caramelize. After the sugar is melted and the almonds start to brown, pour almond mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and spread to a thin layer. After cooled, break apart small pieces to top the salad.
- For the dressing add all ingredients to a jar or a cruet and mix thoroughly. You can also whisk the mixture in a bowl.
- Toss together greens, strawberries, oranges, almonds, and dressing.
Nutrition
Calories652kcalCarbohydrates59gProtein6gFat46gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat6gMonounsaturated Fat32gTrans Fat0.003gSodium18mgPotassium610mgFiber6gSugar49gVitamin A4590IUVitamin C110mgCalcium118mgIron2mg