Mesclun with Berries and Sweet Spiced Almonds

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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Hayden Patton
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6 servings
By Maureen Callahan
May 2008
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Raspberries add bright color and several good-for-you nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Almonds are a good source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats. Chives, members of the onion family, add phenols and flavonoids.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups gourmet salad greens
  • 1 3/4 cups raspberries (about 1 [6-ounce] container)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 6 tablespoons Sweet Spiced Almonds

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 84
  • Caloriesfromfat 45%
  • Fat 4.2g
  • Satfat 0.3g
  • Monofat 2.4g
  • Polyfat 1.3g
  • Protein 2g
  • Carbohydrate 11.2g
  • Fiber 3.8g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 1.1mg
  • Sodium 123mg
  • Calcium 47mg

How to Make It

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over lettuce mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange 1 cup salad on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon Sweet Spiced Almonds.

Chef's Notes

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Ratings & Reviews

Great sweet and crunch

Eatwell94
May 12, 2015
Made this for a light meal by itself with some fresh bread.  Great flavors loved the sweet of the berries and the crunch of the almonds.  Would be a great light meal or side salad to a larger meal.

BrooketheBook's Review

BrooketheBook
July 25, 2011
This was delicious. The almonds didn't take long and were absolutely delicious. I doubled the recipe for a group of 13, and it was the perfect amount. I used one pint of fresh raspberries and about 3/4 cup of the almonds. The dressing was light, and the salad was just outstanding.

1cookfromBrea's Review

1cookfromBrea
June 22, 2009
Made this dish according to the recipe and it turned out fabulous - a real crowd pleaser! Look forward to serving this again since the berries are perfect right now at the Farmer's Market.