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Sunny Layered Salad Recipe

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For our orangy occasion, I topped the colorful layers of this appealing salad with mandarin oranges. Presented in a glass bowl, it looks beautiful on a buffet. —Susan West North Grafton, Massachusetts

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Sunny Layered Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and well drained
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin orange, drained
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and stir almonds and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated. Spread almonds on waxed paper and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, layer the lettuce, water chestnuts, peas, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese and oranges. Sprinkle with the sugared almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 168 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Sunny Layered Salad in Taste of Home February/March 2001, p37

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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2012 by jnjrok

Delicious alternative to the typical 7 layer salad. I didn't have cucumbers so put chopped onions in instead. Very tasty dressing and the sugared almonds really added a lot. It's a keeper!

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by debbschaefer

My family always wants me to make a traditional seven layered salad, and this healthier alternative was a huge hit!

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2010 by katlaydee3

Everyone loved this salad. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2010 by lorellewoodard

This is a great salad, I have made it several, several times, and friends love it. So easy to put together, and the dressing is so good. Love everything Taste of Home has.