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

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or shrimp.


Javid Wark
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I love the crunch of the toasted almonds in this salad.


S Krauser
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sattar Ali
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.


Nadeen khan Ali
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Sizatarsha Tarsha
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so festive and inviting.


amanda mpengesi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Pabitra Df
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I highly recommend this salad. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.


Regina Chuku
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfect.


Naeem 123 123
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few basic ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Saleem Richson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have red and green peppers in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Sylvia Garza
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


P ZERO
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the dressing, and the toasted almonds add a nice touch.


mm Mostafa
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Billy Cortez
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of red and green is so festive, and the toasted almonds add a nice crunch.