Almond Caesar Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Toss 4 cups cubed Italian bread with 2 tablespoons each olive oil, sliced almonds and grated parmesan, the zest of 1/2 lemon, and salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, puree 1/4 cup each olive oil, sliced almonds and grated parmesan, the juice of 1 lemon, 3 anchovies, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard and 1 garlic clove in a food processor; season with salt and pepper. Toss with red-leaf lettuce and the croutons.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
• Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
• Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.