Cheddar Almond Lettuce Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 9 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in a small heavy skillet, combine almonds and sugar. cook and stir over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until nuts are coated and golden. spread onto foil to cool.
• 2 divide romaine among salad plates; top with eggs and cheese.
• 3 in a blender, combine the sugar, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, onion powder, celery seed, mustard, paprika and salt. while processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. drizzle over salads; sprinkle with almonds. serve immediately.