Unique Fruity Green Salad

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Various types of lettuce greens & fruit meld for a unique flavor. Everyone who tries it asks for this recipe.

Submitted by BARBIET
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds

  • 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces

  • 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces

  • 2 bananas, peeled and sliced

  • 1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed

  • 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Stir together water and sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds, toss to coat, and cook and stir until the almonds are brown. Remove from heat.

  2. In a large bowl, gently toss together the almonds, lettuce, avocado, orange segments and onion, and set aside.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, salt, vinegar, mustard and poppy seeds. Pour over the salad mixture and toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

628 Calories
48g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 628
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g 61%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 416mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 769mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.