Almond Salad Dressing Recipes

GARDEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMOND DRESSING

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Garden Salad with Smoked Almond Dressing image

Steps:

Place lettuce on large platter and scatter veggies across the top. Put the garlic, almonds, sun dried tomatoes, cilantro, mint and vinegar in food processor and turn it on - if you have trouble getting the dressing going, add a splash (2 tablespoons) of water then stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Process the dressing then season it with black pepper, to taste, and pour evenly over the salad and serve.

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths then thinly sliced into sticks
1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup smoked almonds
4 soft sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Handful fresh cilantro leaves
Handful fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
Splash of water, 2 tablespoons
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Black pepper

LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH GARLICKY ALMOND DRESSING

This tart, garlicky dressing is made with toasted almonds and sherry vinegar for a simple but delicious green salad. Little Gem lettuce, a cross between romaine and butter lettuce, has become justly popular for a crunchy salad. Crisp and bright green with small crinkly leaves, it won't immediately wilt when dressed. If unavailable, look for similar small sturdy heads of lettuce or choose hearts of romaine.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing image

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.

Ingredients

4 to 6 heads of Little Gem lettuce (more, if very small)
1/4 cup crushed toasted almonds (See Tip)
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. I've often taken the salad to potlucks because everyone enjoys it so much. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Almond-Orange Tossed Salad image

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

AMAZING ALMOND SALAD DRESSING

I used to go to this delicious vegetarian buffet in college. They made the most amazing almond salad dressing that I (and everyone else!) would drench salads with, not to mention any other food. After hunting far and wide for the recipe, I finally found it. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed down but I'll always have the plant-based dressing!

Provided by jlg83

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Amazing Almond Salad Dressing image

Steps:

Use a blender to blend almonds, water, oil, yeast, aminos, and salt together until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup water
½ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid aminos (such as Bragg®), or to taste
½ teaspoon salt

HARE KRISHNA ALMOND SALAD DRESSING

This is an approximate duplicate of the salad dressing which is served at Gainesville community Hare Krishna House as well as the famous Krishna Lunch at The University of Florida. It is vegan, but in appearance similar to that of ranch dressing. This should only be made fresh.

Provided by Dallas88

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 12 ounces, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Hare Krishna Almond Salad Dressing image

Steps:

Blend all ingredients with half of the water in a blender.
When almonds are pureed, add remaining water a little bit at a time until desired thickness. Dressing should appear thin as it will thicken upon sitting for more than a half hour.

Ingredients

1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/2 cup sunflower oil
5/8 cup water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (or soya sauce if you don't like braggs)
1/8 teaspoon hing ("asafetida")

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD

A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Provided by BDEGER

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Mandarin Almond Salad image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste