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Sesame Mandarin Salad

I just tossed this together this afternoon – it was delish!

spring mix salad
3 Tbsp cooked, crumbled bacon bits (I use prepared, store bought from Kraft)
2 Tbsp Renee’s Sesame Asian Vinaigrette
1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained
3 Tbsp sliced almonds

- I’m still undecided whether I like the bacon bits in it, although it gave it a [...]

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Broccoli & Toasted Almonds

Seriously.  That’s all it is.  Love it!

Toss 1/4 cup or so of sliced almonds in the toaster oven/ frying pan.  Cook over med-high heat until browned.  Stir often.
Steam broccoli to your liking.
Toss together with a pinch of garlic salt.

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Salmon & Almond Salad

Even the kids ate this one!  It was so yummy.  We presented all these ingredients in separate bowls and dished it out as desired.  I suppose it could all be tossed together too though. 
Ingredients:

spring mix salad, bag (approx 6 cups)
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup grapes (optional)
1/2 cup candied almonds
4 servings glazed salmon
4 Tbsp sunflower [...]

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Candied Almonds

Like most candy, this is really for adults-only to do.  Sugar boils hotter than oil and water and will burn incredibly well into our skin.  It is to be handled with care!
Ingredients:

1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 white sugar

Directions:

Heat skillet on med-high heat until hot.
Add sugar & almonds.
The sugar will melt, at this point it is only [...]

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Berry Yummy Salad

* NEVER refer to this as spinach salad *

bunch of fresh spinach, washed dried whole
1 cup of fresh berries, (bet you’d never guess I like strawberries on mine)
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup white sugar (for almonds)
1/2 cup sweet grapes, halved

Dressing:

1 tbsp rice vinegar (it has a nice light flavor)
1 Tbsp EV olive oil
1/2 tsp poppy [...]

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