This is one of our favorite salads! YUM!
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 heads Boston/bibb/butter lettuce
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
1 C Craisins
1 C mozzarella cheese, grated
1 C sliced almonds
1 Tbsp. butter ( I usually use grapeseed or olive oil)
2 Tbsp. agave (raw, organic) or maple syrup (she recommends grade B)
Saute almonds over medium heat with butter and maple syrup, stirring constantly until light brown (be careful not to burn). Set aside. Toss all remaining ingredients together. Add nuts and dressing and toss right before serving.
Craising Salad Dressing
This big batch makes over 2 C, enough for 2-3 salads
1/2 C honey (raw)--I have never had raw honey for this recipe.
1/2 C apple cider vinegar
1 C extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp mustard
1 tsp. sea salt
1 small red onion, cut into fourths (I usually only use 1/4 of the onion for this recipe)
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Blend all ingredients except poppy seeds in a high-powered blender until onion is pureed. Add poppy seeds and pulse a couple of times.
