Super Crispy Salad 

This recipe gives salad a good name! 

SERVES 8 

• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 pint fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 8-oz (225-g) romaine lettuce or classic iceberg lettuce mix
• 1 1-lb (450-g) bag frozen sugar snap peas, defrosted
• 1 box alfalfa sprouts
• 1 cup toasted, slivered almonds
• 1 tsp celery seed (optional)

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, or 3 cubes frozen garlic
• 1 Tbsp vanilla sugar
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dry parsley flakes
• ¹⁄₈ tsp black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ tsp salt

In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad immediately before serving and toss.

(Originally featured in FamilyTable, Issue 675)