Tuesday, June 9, 2009

It's always fun to share recipes, especially tried and true ones....like this salad, that is SO GOOD for a summer day. I've had it a while, and never tire of it. You may have heard of it, but this is a reminder to enjoy it sometime soon if you've had it. If you've not, try it and it will likely become an old stand by....it's so delicious! Head on over to Jen's and see what else is cooking for Tasty Tuesday. Thanks so much for hosting, Jen!!!

suzanne's summer salad:

1/2 c. sliced almonds
3 T. sugar
2-3 green onions, chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
11 oz. can mandarin oranges or 1 to 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries

Over medium heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Dressing: Mix and shake and pour over salad right before serving.

1/2 t. salt
dash pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 T. vinegar (red wine, raspberry or cider flavored)
1 T. parsley flakes
2 T. sugar
dash of Tabasco sauce
at

26 comments:

  1. Just a little something from JudyJune 9, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you for this amazing looking salad recipe. I can't wait to try it. Also, thank you for bringing a smile to my face yesterday when you wanted to make something rubber that was wood. I could relate to that predicament.

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  2. LisaJune 9, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Love that salad! Can't wait to make one! We have strawberries right now!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  3. MelanieJune 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I went back and copied your Chinese Chicken Salad recipe. Can't wait to get the ingredients to try that one.
    Melanie@Bella~Mella

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  4. StaceyJune 9, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I could totally eat that right now! I think I have the ingredients too. :)

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  5. Jessica MorrisJune 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    MMM! That looks scrumptious!!
    I love any food with strawberries! :)

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  6. Cathy~Mille FleurJune 9, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I was headed to the market and thought I would check out a few blogs first...good thing!!! Now I can make this yummy salad...I am totally in the mood for this...YEAH!!!

    Thank you for sharing!!!

    Enjoy the day!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  7. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJune 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Sounds so good Suzanne! I made a salad this weekend with mandarin oranges, but I love how yours has strawberries too. What a yummy combination.

    XOXO
    Jen

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  8. Amanda @ Serenity NowJune 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Ooo--I love a summer salad! :)

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  9. AprilJune 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Oh, Suzanne...you make me want to whip that up for dinner!

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  10. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    That was a good idea to check the blogs first before going to the grocery. I will make a plan to do that. That is a beautiful salad and strawberries are out there now.
    Blessings
    QMM

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  11. Lois ChristensenJune 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Sounds delicious! I love a salad with strawberries! Enjoy your day!

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  12. BeeJune 9, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Sounds delicious. I hate cooking in the summer. (I hate cooking in the winter, spring and fall, too, but that's another matter.) Anyway, this would make a great supper on those especially hot nights.

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  13. LisaJune 9, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I think I'll try the mandarin orange version. I'm feeling orange-y:O) Sounds delish!

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  14. Paula@SweetPeaJune 10, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Your salad sounds perfect for a summer meal. The candied almonds especially sound good!

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  15. RebeccaJune 10, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Oh yummy yummy. This does indeed sound like the perfect summer salad. Thanks for the recipe! We have yummy strawberries right now and this is a great use for those. Is that feta sprinkled on the salad too? Man, I'm gettin' hungry....

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  16. ShannonJune 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I love a good salad and that looks delicious!

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  17. Richella ParhamJune 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    THANK YOU for posting this recipe. Complete with dressing. I mean, really--I wish all recipes were written like this! I look forward to trying it.

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  18. Kristen, pajama mamaJune 10, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    great photo...makes me hungry!
    love your new, er, media cabinet! yes, i've wished wood was rubber at times, and doorways were elastic! but those pieces are so beautiful, it's worth wishful thinking!

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  19. annies homeJune 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    sounds delicious

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  20. Made In The SouthJune 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Sounds healthy and yummy...

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  21. Controlling My ChaosJune 10, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I love summer salads. For some reason I don't love making them, but I do love eating them.

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  22. RobinJune 11, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    **DROOLING** over here! That looks and sounds SO DELICIOUS!! I will have to try this, for sure!!

    {{HUGS}}

    Robin ;o)

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  23. MelindaJune 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    We had this at Bunco Monday night and it is FABULOUS!!

    Thanks for the recipe!

    Melinda

    http://youknowjuststuff.blogspot.com

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  24. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaJune 11, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    The salad sounds so yummy! Wouldn't have thought to ever use strawberries in such a salad!

    Love your armoire below! What a beautiful piece! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

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  25. Twice as NiceJune 11, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Looks great, lite and tasty! I will have to give it a try. Never heard of this salad before.

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  26. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    YUM!!! I can't wait to try this! :-)

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