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Company Green Salad

VegetarianSoups & SaladsGastro-Pub

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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It doesn't matter what riches you accumulate in your life, it's the company you keep that matters. Likewise, your table needs a company of beloved and beautiful dishes that can bring everyone together. Company Green Salad is made of true companions like juicy and vibrant bell peppers, crunchy sunflower kernels, and nutty and sweet candied almonds. With a tangy and smoky brown sugar dressing and a bed of lettuce, the Company Green Salad helps ensure every member of its ensemble shines. It takes less than half an hour to make, so you can focus on being with your company!

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Ingredients

  • For the almonds:
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • For the salad:
  • 8 cups leaf lettuce, torn
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (3-ounce) can of crispy rice noodles
  • 1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Directions

Step 1 -In a small heavy skillet, melt the butter.

Step 2 -Add the almonds and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes.

Step 3 -Sprinkle the almonds with sugar.

Step 4 -Cook the almonds, stirring, until the sugar is melted, for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5 -Spread the almonds on foil to cool.

Step 6 -In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, and brown sugar.

Step 7 -Chill the dressing until ready to serve.

Step 8 -In a large bowl combine the lettuce, red pepper, yellow pepper, and green onions.

Step 9 -Add the dressing to the salad, tossing to coat.

Step 10 -Sprinkle the salad with rice noodles, sunflower kernels, and almonds.

Step 11 -Serve.

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