Strawberry Salad with Shallot-Honey Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1/2 pint strawberries, quartered

Directions

Combine the lemon juice, honey, shallot, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; vigorously whisk the olive oil and vegetable oil into the lemon juice mixture. Set aside.

Place a small skillet over medium-high heat; toss the almonds, sugar, and salt together in the hot skillet until the sugar caramelizes on the almonds, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.

Place the salad mix in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat. Top with the almonds and strawberries to serve.