Sugared almond salad w/orange vinaigrette
Yield: 6 Servings -
Ingredients:
- 1 Egg white
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1 c Sliced almonds
- 2 tb Butter melted
- 1 Head Bibb lettuce torn into Bite-size pieces
- 1 Heat leaf lettuce torn into Bite-size pieces
- 1 11oz can Mandarin oranges Drained
- 10 Fresh strawberries thinly Sliced
- 1 Green onion chopped
- 3/4 c Olive oil
- 1/4 c Red wine vinegar
- 1 tb Orange juice
- 1 ts Grated orange rind
- 1/2 ts Poppy seeds
- 1/8 ts Salt
- 1/8 ts Pepper Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar
- 1T at a time
Instructions:
beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in almonds. Pour buter into a 9-inch square baking pan. Spread coated almonds in pan over butter. Bake at 325F for 20-25 minutes or until almonds are dry stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside to let almonds cool completely. Combine lettuce oranges stawberries and green onion; toss gentlyj. combine olive oil and remaining ingredients; beat with a wire whish until blended. Pour over salad tossing gently. Arrange salad on individual salad plates. Sprinkle each with sugared almonds. Nancy Crowley-Beaver Bites



