Everything Salad

Recipe from Krystal.

1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 Tblsp. sugar
1/2 head green leaf lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 avocado, chopped
1 diced apple
1/4 cup Craisins
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (Parmesan is good too)

Dressing ingredients:
2 Tblsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tblsp. sugar
1 Tblsp. parsley
1/4 cup light olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Blend all dressing ingredients, and place in refrigerator to chill for an hour (don't skip this step. It makes a difference).

In a small saucepan, stir almonds and sugar together over medium heat until sugar melts and nuts are toasted brown. Spread out on a greased cookie sheet to harden.

Toss lettuce, onions, and craisins together. Add mandarin oranges, apple, avocado, cheese, toasted nuts, and dressing right before serving.

I have never measured anything. I don't always have all the ingredients but as long as I have some of the sweet ingredients it makes a good salad.

Corn Salsa

3 tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, chopped
1 can corn, drained
1 can black eyed peas, drained
green onions, chopped
cilantro, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Italian dressing packet, made

Combine all ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.