Spring Salad with Orange Dressing
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The textures in this salad are amazing - from the crunch of the nuts to the dried fruits. I added peaches and kiwis in this recipe and they were great. The dressing is what really sets this recipe apart. I loved the rice vinegar and the orange juice combo. The variety of the greens and fruits will be a fresh addition to your table. 
Ingredients
- 1
- head red or green leaf lettuce, torn
- 3 to 4 c
- spring mix
- 4 c
- baby spinach
- 1 bunch
- red or purple grapes, halved
- 2 c
- sliced strawberries
- 1 pkg
- dried apricots, sliced
- 1 pkg
- dried craisins
- can add any fruit you like or leave out what you don't... kiwi and jicama are good, so are fresh peaches
- 1/4 c
- pine nuts (toast in skillet until golden brown)
- 1/4 c
- sliced almonds
- 3 Tbsp
- butter
- 1/3 c
- sugar
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 1/3 c
- rice vinegar
- 1/3 c
- orange juice
- 1 c
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1
- envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
SALAD:
SUGARED ALMONDS:
ORANGE SALAD DRESSING:
How to Make Spring Salad with Orange Dressing
- 1To make sugared almonds,melt butter in skillet, add sugar, then almonds. Stir until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated and toasted.
- 2Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- 3Mix dressing ingredients. I use a quart canning jar with lid to shake it up well. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
- 4Combine all ingredients and top with sugared almonds.
About Spring Salad with Orange Dressing
Course/Dish: Lettuce Salads
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Collection: Fresh Finds
