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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
My family really enjoys this refreshing salad. If strawberries aren’t available, you can substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan
10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 bunch romaine, torn
  • 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
  • CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

  • In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir the
  • sugar until melted and caramel in color, about 10 minutes. Stir in
  • almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool; break into small
  • pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, onion and strawberries. Combine
  • the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with coated almonds. Yield: 10 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 112 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
© Taste of Home 2013