Sweet & Crunchy Salad

Yet another quick, easy meal.

1/2 bag of lettuce (romaine, spring mix or other "leafy" lettuce)

10-15 grapes (You can use any grape; I use red for contrast with romaine and green to contrast with spring mix for color.)

1/2 c slivered almonds -- the ones that are bare and look like a fork tine, not the circular flat ones (though they can substitute)

3 tbs balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

1. Toast almonds by sprinkling them evenly across a dry skillet on medium to medium high heat, tossing with turner occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, break up lettuce (if needed) and place in large salad bowl.
3. Cut grapes into halves, thirds or fourths -- whatever you like and place in bowl with salad
4. Add with balsamic dressing. If the dressing is too bitter, I first place in a small glass bowl and mix with sugar to taste before adding to salad.
5. When almonds are finished toasting (most should be light brown), put in bowl with other ingredients.
6. Toss and enjoy :)