Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Summer Salad

Mixed salad greens or spinach (~1 bag)
1 pint Strawberries, topped & halved
1 Mango, peeled & cubed
3 Kiwi, peeled and sliced
handful dried cranberries
1 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup sugar

Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup sugar

In a medium skillet saute almonds with sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar caramelizes and is completely melted. Spread out on foil-lined cookie sheet to cool. Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside. Prepare fruit. Just before serving, wisk dressing vigorously once more, place lettuce in salad bowl, and toss with 2/3 of the dressing. Top with fruit and nuts and drizzle remaining dressing over top. Serve immediately.

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