Slug Salad

Name: Slug Salad
Ingredients: Caramelized Almonds; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; Salad; 2 heads butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained; champagne dressing

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

Caramelized Almonds
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salad
2 heads butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
champagne dressing

Directions

1

To caramelize the almonds: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
2

Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, separating them. Set aside to cool. When completely cooled, the almonds will have a hard, candied coating.
3

To assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the red onion, blue cheese, mandarin oranges, and dressing to taste.
4

Sprinkle the almonds over the salad and serve immediately.