We eat this all the time in the winter, and around the holidays.
1 head romaine lettuce
1 heaed red lettuce
2 apples cut into bite size pieces
1 pear cut into bite size pieces
6 oz Craisins
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 c sliced almonds + 5 TBS sugar: put into skillet and cook until crystalizes. Be careful not to burn the almonds. As soon as the sugar starts cyrstalizing be prepared to take them off. Think of it like Popcorn - it is better to have it under cooked than to have it burnt!
Toasted coconut
Mix all together. (We keep the almonds, craisins, and coconut separate to keep that crunch fresh.)
Serve with a dressing of your choice (we prefer Vidalia Onion dressing - may be purchased at Costco or Sam's Club) or:
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp sage
1/3 c cider vinegar
3/4 c canola oil
1 TBS poppy seeds
Mix and let sit at least 2 hours before using on salad- hense the reason we will use our own dressing...
