Company Green Salad

By 1For_Him

I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck.

Ingredients

• Candied almonds:
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• SALAD:
• 8 cups torn leaf lettuce
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 can (3 ounces) crispy rice noodles
• 1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Preparation

Step 1

In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add almonds and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.

For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and brown sugar. Chill until serving.

For salad, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, peppers and green onions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with rice noodles, sunflower kernels and almonds. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.