The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit Recipe

The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit Recipe

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1/2 head leaf lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the almonds and 1/2 cup sugar 5 minutes, or until almonds are well-coated and lightly browned.
  2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, gently mix the almonds, iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, celery, chives, cranberries, mandarin orange, peaches, mango, and strawberries. Serve with desired amount of the oil and vinegar dressing.