Are you looking for a new green salad for Christmas? This is one of my favorites and I love the name of it and all the yummy ingredients that go in it. Everyone loves this salad! We originally received it from Lynnette Behunin last Christmas during a mission reunion. Thanks Lynnette!
Holiday Orchard Salad
8 c. mixed greens (not iceberg lettuce)
Chopped celery
Mandarin oranges (strawberries could be used instead)
Craisins
Apples, diced
Sliced Swiss cheese
Mix greens with desired amounts of celery, oranges, craisins, apples, and cheese. Sprinkle with candied almonds. Drizzle with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette (recipes to follow).
Candied Almonds:
1 T. butter
2 T. sugar
2 oz. sliced almonds
Combine butter and sugar in small skillet. Add almonds and cook over med. heat until brown and candied. Be careful, they go from yummy to burn rather quickly.
Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. poppy seeds
¼ c. cider vinegar
sm. chunks red onion (diced) to taste
2/3 tsp. salt
2/3 c. salad oil
2 tsp. Grey Poupon (or you can use honey Dijon mustard)
Put ingredients in blender and whirl until smooth. Makes 1 cup. (Stir in poppy seeds by hand last so they don’t get too crushed.)
9 years ago
1 comment:
I'm trying this tonight! Thanks.
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