The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit Recipe

Directions

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.
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
317 cal
16%

Fat
20.6 g
32%

Carbs
31.7 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (20)

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abby

Sep. 19, 2005

"This is the most delicious salad I have ever tasted. My husband & daughter raved & we couldn't stop eating it!..." See more"

mom2six

Dec. 18, 2007

"This is the best salad recipe ever!! I have made it at least 10 times - once for a supper our community club catered for 100 people. Everyone always asks for the recipe when I bring it somewhere. I..." See more have never had fresh peaches on hand, so have always omitted them. In the winter, I make it with the cranberries and mandarin oranges as the only fruit. The first time I made it with the almonds, but the next time I didn't have any, so I substituted pecans and preferred those, so that is what I always use now. The nuts make the salad!! Thanks for the fabulous recipe!"

JARRIE

May. 26, 2010

"Definitely 5 stars! I had to take some liberties with the species of fruit I used, but otherwise was straight on. I served this with sliced cooked chicken on the salad. The only thing that would make ..." See morethis perfect would be a bit of cheese -- I think we'll have this with feta next time! Thanks for the recipe :)"

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