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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.
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
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