Almond Crunch Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY ALMOND ACCENTS HARVEST SALAD

Steps:

• 1) In a large bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
• 2) Core the endive and slice lengthwise into thin strips. Add the endive, greens and apples to the bowl; toss to coat well.
• 3) Serve salad on a large platter or divide to individual plates. Top with crumbed goat cheese and Almond Accents.

BLACKBERRY ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Crush almonds into smaller pieces with a mortar and pestle or with a rolling pin.
• Spread almonds in a single layer in a large skillet over high heat. Add corn syrup; cook, stirring gently to prevent almonds from clumping together, until corn syrup coats almonds, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread almonds on the prepared baking sheet. Cool until hardened and set.
• Toss lettuce, blackberries, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
• Pour lemon juice into a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until blended into the lemon juice. Whisk sesame oil into the dressing.
• Break up cooled almonds and add to the salad. Mix dressing into the salad.

ALMOND CRUNCH

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; line the foil with parchment. Arrange crackers in pan; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over crackers. , Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in almonds; spread over top. Cool for 1 hour. , Break into pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Store in an airtight container.

KALE CRUNCH SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the olive oil into the bowl in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until emulsified.
• Place the chopped kale into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over it and massage with your hands for 2-3 minutes, until kale is no longer rigid.
• Add the cranberries, hemp hearts, and almonds. Toss to coat.

ORANGE/ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT, COOK AND STIR ALMONDS AND SUGAR UNTIL ALMONDS ARE COATED AND LIGHTLY BROWNED, ABOUT 3 MINUTES. SPREAD THE ALMONDS ON FOIL TO COOL; GENTLY BREAK APART. IN A LARGE SALAD BOWL, COMBINE ROMAINE, DRAINED ORANGES, CELERY AND ONIONS. TOP WITH ALMONDS. IN A JAR WITH TIGHT FITTING LED, COMBINE THE DRESSING INGREDIENTS; SHAKE WELL. POUR OVER THE SALAD AND TOSS GENTLY.

ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• IN A SMALL SUACEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, COOK AND STIR ALMONDS AND SUGAR UNTIL ALMONDS ARE COATED AND LIGHTLY BROWNED, ABOUT 3 MINUTES. SPREAD THE ALMONDS ON FOIL TO COOL; GENTLY BREAK APART. IN LARGE SALAD BOWL, COMBINE ROMAINE, ORANGES, CELERY AND ONIONS. TOP WITH ALMONDS. IN A SMALL JAR WITH LID, COMBINE THE DRESSING INGREDIENTS; SHAKE TO COMBINE WELL. POUR OVER SALAD AND SERVE.

APPLE ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, almonds, feta cheese, apple, red onion and raisins. Toss to blend. Apply salad dressing to individual servings.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD

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.