California Green Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeanne Ellermeyer

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe many years ago, and it's often requested by family and friends. It's a winner at our house!

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California Green Salad

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • dressing:
    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • salad:
    • 1 large head romaine, torn into pieces
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 4 green onions with tops, sliced
    • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
    • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
    • Dash seasoned salt
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Directions

  1. Whisk dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, toss together romaine, avocado, onions, almonds and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Whisk the dressing and pour the over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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