Name: Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Candied Almonds
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted; 4 cups apple cider; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 1 cup olive oil; 2 5-ounce bags mixed salad greens; 12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

"Last year I spent the holidays in Arizona with my aunt and uncle, who took me to a restaurant in Scottsdale called CREW," writes Lisa C. Holley of Washington, D.C. "I loved the goat cheese and mixed-green salad with candied nuts, and have looked for similar recipes on-line. I haven't found anything nearly as good."

The candied almonds in this recipe are also delicious as a snack on their own—or sprinkled over ice cream.

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