Best 8 Garden Salad With Smoked Almond Dressing Recipes

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Looking for a side dish packed with delightful flavors and textures? Garden salad with smoked almond dressing is a delectable choice that offers a vibrant medley of colors, a symphony of flavors, and a delightful crunch. The garden salad provides a fresh foundation with its crisp greens, sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and mild onions. The smoked almond dressing adds a smoky, nutty twist to the salad, enhancing the natural flavors of the vegetables. So embark on this culinary journey to discover the best recipe for garden salad with smoked almond dressing, a treat that will impress both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD



Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 cup sugar
1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of cayenne
3 green onion (scallion) tops, thinly sliced
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled

Steps:

  • Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown. Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot. When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.
  • Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well. Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
  • Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



Garden Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Summer     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves removed
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) carrots
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) hothouse (seedless) cucumber
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes
4 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
About 1 cup Ranch Dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
  • 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.

PEA SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



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Found on another site. Its got water chestnuts, green onions, almonds, & curry powder. Very good. You can make in the morning but add almonds when you serve. It tastes good with the frozen peas but taste great once they have thawed.

Provided by JAG0913

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces frozen baby peas (do not thaw)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
6 ounces smoked almonds, rinsed to take off the excess salt, chopped
8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the frozen peas, green onions, almonds, & water chestnuts.
  • In seperate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and curry pwder.
  • Gently stir the mayonnaise mixture into the peas.
  • Add salt & freshly ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 11.4

THE REALLY GOOD SALAD RECIPE WITH PIECES OF FRUIT



The Really Good Salad Recipe with Pieces of Fruit image

Garden salad with fruit, cooked sugared almonds, and an oil and vinegar dressing.

Provided by BOOTS582

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup slivered almonds
½ cup white sugar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
½ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
½ head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup dried, sweetened cranberries
½ cup mandarin orange segments, drained
½ cup sliced fresh peaches
½ cup diced mango
½ cup chopped fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

RED & GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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During a long Midwest winter, I crave greens and tomatoes from the garden. These leaf lettuces and grape tomatoes have a fantastic out-of-the-garden taste. Thank goodness we can get them year-round. -Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 cup grapeseed or canola oil
SALAD:
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn
1 head red leaf lettuce
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Gradually whisk in grapeseed oil until blended., In a large bowl, combine lettuces, red pepper, celery, cucumber, peas and tomatoes. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS



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I just love chicken with tarragon. Smoked almonds just adds another dimension to an already extra-ordinary chicken salad!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaf
1/3 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Stir first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss in smoked almonds right before serving.
  • This can be served as a sandwich or serve it on top of any kind of salad you wish.
  • I prefer baby greens.

AMAZING ALMOND SALAD DRESSING



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I used to go to this delicious vegetarian buffet in college. They made the most amazing almond salad dressing that I (and everyone else!) would drench salads with, not to mention any other food. After hunting far and wide for the recipe, I finally found it. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed down but I'll always have the plant-based dressing!

Provided by jlg83

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup water
½ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid aminos (such as Bragg®), or to taste
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Use a blender to blend almonds, water, oil, yeast, aminos, and salt together until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GARDEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



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I lightened up a tangy salad dressing by replacing some of the oil with lemon juice. The revamped dressing lends a refreshing twist to mixed greens, tomatoes, pepper rings and cucumbers slices.-Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn salad greens
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 large sweet yellow or green pepper, cut into rings
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber and pepper rings. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey, chives, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing thickens. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lettuces and greens to add texture and flavor to your salad. Some good options include romaine, arugula, spinach, and mixed greens.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables and fruits in your salad. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, celery, apples, and berries.
  • Add some protein to your salad to make it a more complete meal. Some good options include grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, and beans.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing to enhance the flavors of your salad. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing made with yogurt or sour cream are both good options.
  • Serve your salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

A garden salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a garden salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give one of these garden salad recipes a try!

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