Cheddar Almond Lettuce Salad

Name: Cheddar Almond Lettuce Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; 9 cups torn romaine lettuce; 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Sugared almonds and a honey-mustard dressing make this salad a real standout."

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photo by gailanng

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 9

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
9 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon celery seed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil

directions

In a small heavy skillet, combine almonds and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until nuts are coated and golden. Spread onto foil to cool.
Divide romaine among salad plates; top with eggs and cheese.
In a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, onion powder, celery seed, mustard, paprika and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salads; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

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Reviews

Husband has a misplaced sense of humor. I told him I had an "exotic" salad for his lunch. He thought I said "erotic" and was expecting something fun and frisky. What am I going to to with that man? Made for Best of 2009 and goes straight to my tops 2010 list.

gailanng
Great salad! Left off the eggs this time. The honey-mustard dressing was a nice change of pace for my family. Thanks!

FLYing4Me
Oh man this was good! I just loved the sweet tart dressing! I halved the recipe and used red leaf lettuce and iceberg instead of romaine. Thanks! Made for 123 Hit Wonders.

Sharon123
I was on vacation visiting family in Ohio and my sister made this salad. I just loved it!!! She didn't add the hard boiled egg but that was the only difference. I went to see if it was posted here and you already had it on this site. This is a recipe that my sister cut out of Taste of Home's, Simple and Delicious Magazine. I really recommend this salad to everyone!!

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