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Bacon and Craisin Pink Dressing Salad

by Jamie
I’ve been making and serving this fabulous salad for years and years and haven’t ever found anyone who didn’t love it.
Besides the fabulous bacon and craisin combo, there’s the addition of mozzarella cheese…
…and these pretty sliced almonds that are candied in a bit of sugar.
The pink dressing tops it off with perfection. I hope some of you get a chance to try it. It’s been a family favorite of ours for years.

Bacon and Craisin Pink Dressing Salad

Serves: 12-15 servings Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 4.5/5
( 2 voted )

Ingredients

  • Sugared Almonds:
  • 1 1/2 C sliced almonds
  • 1/4 C white sugar
  • dash salt
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1 C sugar
  • 2 t dry mustard
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 C red wine vinegar
  • 1 C canola oil (or vegetable oil....NOT olive oil)
  • Salad:
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce (or 3 Romaine Hearts), chopped
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 C craisins
  • 1 C shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Place the almonds in a large skillet and sprinkle the sugar and dash of salt over the top. Turn the heat to medium. Stir them around occasionally. The sugar will start to melt and caramelize. When this happens keep stirring the nut mixture scraping the bottom of the pan each time. You don't want the sugar to sit very long in one spot or it will start to burn. When the almonds and sugar have turned a nice golden color remove the pan from the heat and pour the nuts onto a cookie sheet to cool.
 
3. To make the dressing place the chopped red onion, sugar, dry mustard, salt and red wine vinegar in your blender.
 
4. Place the lid on and blend for just 30 seconds or so. You should be able to take the lid off without everything spraying all over you. Pour the canola oil into the blender a little at a time while the blender is running. When all of the oil has been added, put the lid on and let it blend for about 1 minute.
 
5. Just before you serve the salad toss the Romaine lettuce, cheese, bacon, and craisins in a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top, add the nuts and toss again.
 

Recipe from my cousin Pam Corry

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14 comments

Laura March 26, 2010 - 3:00 am

Too funny Jamie. This is just like the salad I shared a little bit ago. I got the recipe from my Aunt. My my Aunt knows your family member. My Aunt lives near you.

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Laura March 26, 2010 - 3:01 am

Sorry my keyboard was giving me grief that was suppose to say Maybe my Aunt knows your family member.

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Ellen March 26, 2010 - 3:39 pm

Sounds delicious. Question where did you get the cute plate the salad is served on?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! March 26, 2010 - 3:49 pm

Ellen,
Hold on to your hat and start to save your pennies……
I got the plate for $1 at Walmart. It's part of their new Spring Better Homes and Gardens collection. They have all kinds of spring colors. Hope they have some at your Walmart!
~Jamie

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Sonya March 28, 2010 - 10:38 am

Wow this looks amazing and I LOVE the bowl!

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Jane March 28, 2010 - 12:11 pm

This looks great Jamie! I love all of the ingredients!

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Rona's Home Page March 29, 2010 - 12:58 am

This would definitely be a winner at a baby or bridal shower. Pink Salad Dressing sounds delicious.

Thanks to Mommy's Kitchen for providing a link.

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Amy July 19, 2010 - 3:29 pm

Delicious! Just made it yesterday for a family get together. My mother-in-law told me not to bring anything because it was my b-day, but I have been wanting to try this salad with lettuce from my garden, so I told her I was bringing a salad. Not one tiny speck of bacon or cheese was left! And I was hoping for some leftovers. Guess I'll just have to make it again.

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Jamie Cooks It Up! July 19, 2010 - 9:55 pm

Amy,
WOO!HOO! So glad your family liked it!
~Jamie

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Anonymous November 16, 2011 - 5:59 am

how do you print these recipes?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! November 16, 2011 - 1:23 pm

Anonymous,
Thanks for making me aware that this recipe was missing the print button. Some of my earlier posts don't have it. I added it for you. Good luck!
~Jamie

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