Sugared Toasted Almond Salad Topping Recipes

CARAMELIZED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
• Place sliced almonds and granulated sugar in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes. (I like using a heat proof rubber spatula.)
• Remove pan from heat once the almonds are toasted and sugar has melted and sticks to the almonds.
• Pour the nuts onto the parchment paper and quickly spread out as much as possible using a spatula or some forks.
• Let nuts cool completely and then break into clusters if stuck together.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks. Snack on or use on salads or yogurt.

SUGAR TOASTED ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until sugar is melted over almonds, about 3 minutes. Spread almonds in a single layer on waxed paper to cool.
• To make the salad dressing, whisk together the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
• Toss together the romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion, and oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle almonds and drizzle dressing over top of salad just before serving.

TOASTED SUGARED SLIVERED ALMONDS RECIPE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt butter on a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• When the butter is melted, add sugar and stir to combine.
• Add the slivered almonds and cook, stirring every 30 seconds, for 4 minutes, or until slightly browned.
• Remove the toasted sugared almonds from a frying pan onto the parchment paper and spread in a single layer.
• Let the almonds cool, then transfer to a serving dish.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat. Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat.

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.

CANDIED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; add the almonds. Cook and stir the mixture until the liquid evaporates and leaves a syrup-like coating on the almonds. Pour the almonds onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Separate almonds using forks. Allow to cool about 15 minutes.