Best 12 Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad Recipes

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Sugar toasted almond spinach salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines sweet, nutty, and savory flavors. It's a perfect balance of crisp spinach, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing. And it's not just delicious - it's also packed with nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and fiber. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a flavorful salad to impress your friends and family, sugar toasted almond spinach salad is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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This recipe is easy to make, but tastes impressive and is always a big hit at barbecues. You can swap the mandarin oranges for dried cranberries depending on your personal preference.

Provided by M Pineda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup salad oil
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
¾ pound sliced mushrooms
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
  • To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SUGARED TOASTED ALMOND SALAD TOPPING



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This simple topping turns an average salad into something above and beyond! I pair these with my sweet sour salad dressing and they make an amazing salad! I like to make up a big batch of these and keep them on-hand in an airtight container to use as a salad topper. I like to toast my almonds to a nice medium-brown, they take on a bolder flavor and really mix well in any salad.

Provided by Dave Hirschler

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup sliced almonds
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Cook and stir almonds and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sugar 6.4 g

ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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Sent in from Karena Lee of Sunland, California, this easy tossed salad is colorful, fresh, and the toasted almonds give it a wonderful crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 to 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, tomato, onion, avocado and almonds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD



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"I'm asked for the recipe every time I serve this salad. It's just lovely." -Jennie Richards, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 large tart apples, thinly sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH, ORANGE, AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 oranges
1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning salad
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces baby spinach (6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.
  • Lightly grease a 10-inch square of aluminum foil with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally, until the sugar turns a golden amber color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared aluminum foil, using a spoon to spread into a thin layer, and set aside to cool completely.
  • With a thin, sharp knife, cut the peel and bitter white pith from the oranges, 1 at a time. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut in between the membranes to release the segments. Reserve the segments in a separate bowl. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the Champagne vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Transfer the dressing to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid until you are ready to serve.
  • Put the spinach in a large serving bowl, then top with the orange segments, celery, and red onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, break the caramelized almonds into bite-size pieces and scatter over the top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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Sugared almonds provide fun crunch in this slightly sweet spinach salad. You can easily double the recipe when entertaining a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add almonds; stir to coat. Spread on foil to cool; break apart. In a salad bowl, gently toss the spinach and raspberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad image

This recipe is easy to make, but tastes impressive and is always a big hit at barbecues. You can swap the mandarin oranges for dried cranberries depending on your personal preference.

Provided by M Pineda

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 33m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup salad oil
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
¾ pound sliced mushrooms
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
  • To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3 or 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups spinach leaves
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed tarragon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove tough stems from spinach; wash and dry and tear into bite-size pieces. Place in serving bowl with mushrooms and almonds.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan and heat to boiling. Pour hot dressing over salad and toss. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 26 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad image

This recipe is easy to make, but tastes impressive and is always a big hit at barbecues. You can swap the mandarin oranges for dried cranberries depending on your personal preference.

Provided by M Pineda

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 33m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup salad oil
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
¾ pound sliced mushrooms
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
  • To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad image

This recipe is easy to make, but tastes impressive and is always a big hit at barbecues. You can swap the mandarin oranges for dried cranberries depending on your personal preference.

Provided by M Pineda

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 33m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup salad oil
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
¾ pound sliced mushrooms
¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
  • To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS



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Please your guests when you serve Spinach Salad with Oranges and Almonds! Combine spinach, orange slices, and almonds in this easy recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 navel oranges, divided
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 avocado, peeled, sliced
1 small red onion, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup thin matchlike jicama sticks
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup KRAFT Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. sugar

Steps:

  • Remove 1 Tbsp. zest from 1 orange; reserve for later use. Peel, then slice all oranges.
  • Combine spinach, orange slices, avocados, onions, jicama and nuts in large bowl.
  • Mix reserved orange zest and remaining ingredients until blended. Add to spinach mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, baby spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the almonds in a single layer in a preheated oven for even browning.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-whisked before adding it to the salad.
  • Toss the salad gently to coat the leaves evenly with the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This Sugar-Toasted Almond Spinach Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, toasted almonds, tangy goat cheese, and fresh spinach is sure to please everyone at your table. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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