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    Festive Holiday Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Pam


    Recipe Introduction


    This healthy,colorful salad is welcome for the holidays!


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 egg white
    • 1/4 c sugar
    • 1 c sliced almonds
    • 2 T butter,melted
    • 1/2 head Bibb Lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
    • 1/2 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
    • 10 fresh strawberries, sliced
    • 3 kiwis, peeled, sliced and halved
    • 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 c red wine vinegar
    • 1 T orange juice
    • 1 t grated orange rind
    • 1/2 t poppy seeds
    • 1/8 t of salt, or to taste
    • Fresh ground pepper, to taste


    Instructions


    1. Beat egg white at high speed of electic mixer until foamy.Gradually add sugar, 1 T at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

    2. Fold in almonds. mixing well.
    3. Pour butter into a 9 inch square baking pan. Spread coated almonds in pan over butter.Bake at 325F for 2 0 to 25 minutes, or until almonds are dry, stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside to let almonds cool completely.
    4. Meanwhile,in a large salad bowl, combine lettuces,strawberries, and kiwi; toss gently.
    5. In a small bowl combine olive oil and remaining ingredients; beat with a wire whisk unitl well blended.
    6. When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad bowl ingredients, toss gently.
    7. Sprinkle with sugared almonds.


    Final Comments


    Non-salad eaters will love this even.
 

 

 

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