Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled

Servings: persons

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
1 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled

1
Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown.
3
Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot.
4
When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.
5
Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and wash well.
6
Dry the greens thoroughly and transfer them to a salad bowl.
7
Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
8
Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well.
9
Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
10
Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds, and orange segments in a large salad bowl.
11
Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.
12
Draining and chilling the mandarin oranges in advance will keep them from breaking apart when you toss the salad.
13
Seeing is believing!
14
This salad is consumed rapidly even by self-professed salad haters!

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed, 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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