Name: Cheese Crunch Salad with Creamy Almond Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups packed) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup scooped and lightly packed Blue Diamond Almond Flour, Finely Sifted; 1/4 cup crispy rice cereal; 3 tablespoons chopped Blue Diamond Smokehouse® Almonds; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons scooped and lightly packed Blue Diamond Almond Flour, Finely Sifted; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 large green onion, sliced; 5 oz. container desired greens; 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/3 cup slivered red onion; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Double Cheese and Almond Crunch

Step 1 complete
Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 small rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2 complete
Spread half the Cheddar in a single layer on baking sheets. Toss together almond flour, rice cereal, almonds, Parmesan, onion powder, paprika and pepper in a medium bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the cheese. Gently spread slightly thinner with your fingertips.
Step 3 complete
Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven. Carefully flip with a spatula (letting sit for 5 minutes will help to firm it up if needed). Bake for 5 to 7 minutes more or until golden brown.
Step 4 complete
Let cool completely and break into pieces. (May be prepared up to a week ahead and stored in an airtight container.)

Creamy Almond Dressing

Step 5 complete
Puree all dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. (May be prepared up to a week ahead and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.)

Salad

Step 6 complete
Toss greens with half the dressing in a large bowl, saving the remaining for another meal.
Step 7 complete
Add tomatoes and onion and lightly toss. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of cheese almond crunch.

Notes:

Prep once eat twice!

The Cheese Crunch recipe makes enough for 2 salads with enough left over for snacking.
This dressing recipe makes enough for 2 salads and keeps well stored in a container with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator. You’ll be ready for another quick salad with little prep.