Mixed Greens with Strawberries & Candied Almonds

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Mixed Greens with Strawberries & Candied Almonds

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) package mixed greens or baby spinach
  • 1/2 pint strawberries (1 cup), quartered or sliced
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey (I like clover honey for salad dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

1

Place almonds, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small skillet over medium-high heat.

2

Stir until the sugar caramelizes, approximately 3 minutes.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing or use a mason jar and shake until well combined.

4

Add candied almonds and strawberries to lettuce and toss with about half of the salad dressing. Add more as desired.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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