Cheddar Almond Lettuce Salad Recipes

SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

MOM'S "THE BEST" LETTUCE/PEA SALAD

Steps:

• prepare this salad the DAY BEFORE you want to serve it.
• It just isn't as good made the morning of.
• after lettuce is throughly dried, tear into pieces in put in large bowl (one that doesn't have a large size rim).
• on top of lettuce place the chopped green onion, celery, drained water chestnuts, and well drained, uncooked frozen peas.
• Do not mix over the top of this, spread the hellman's mayo to edges of bowl sealing the salad in cover tightly and place in fridge until the next day.
• dice 2 cups cheddar cheese and place in a plastic bag and put in fridge to toss with salad the next day.
• Just before serving, add the cubed cheese to the salad and mix all well.
• Pour into nice serving bowl and enjoy!
• note: do not add salt as it will draw moisture and salad will have liquid in it by the serve time.
• guest may add pepper and salt when salad is served.

ROASTED CHEDDAR HERB ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolk; stir in almonds. In a small bowl, toss cheese with seasonings. Add to almond mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon. , Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Place unbaked appetizers in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for 1 hour. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, place thawed appetizers on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH GARLICKY ALMOND DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove wilted exterior leaves from each head of lettuce. Cut stems from the lettuce heads, separate leaves and swish in a large basin of cold water, letting any sand or dirt sink to the bottom. Lift the leaves from the water and transfer to a colander. Shake away excess water. Wrap in kitchen towels to dry or use a salad spinner.
• Make the dressing: Put almonds, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put leaves in a wide salad bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Dress lightly just before serving, using 2 or 3 tablespoons of dressing and coating leaves well. Taste and add more dressing as necessary. Store any remaining dressing in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
• Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
• Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
• Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
• Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
• Be very careful not to burn.
• Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
• Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.

LEMON CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jello and boiling water in bowl.
• Stir to dissolve.
• Stir in crushed pineapple and juice.
• Chill until of egg white consistency.
• Whip cream until stiff.
• Fold into thickened jello.
• Fold in grated cheese.
• Pour into your prettiest bowl and chill.
• Garnish with orange slices if desired.