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; One 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
One 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 transfer them to a salad bowl.
6
Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
7
Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well.
8
Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
9
Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl.
10
Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

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* 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

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Variations & substitutions

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