Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

My family really enjoys this refreshing salad. If strawberries aren’t available, you can substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
20 10 30

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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Strawberry Romaine Salad in Country Extra March 2009, p49

Tip

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.

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Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by lmiddl

I made this salad for Easter dinner. My family loved it with the fresh strawberries. The dressing was easy to make, especially since all the ingredients were already in my pantry.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by sschedlbauer51@yahoo.com

I made this recipe for Easter. It was a big hit. The salad dressing was very tasty. It was just the right amount for me. I don't like alot of dressing on my salads.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by bake45

I make a similiar recipe but use red onion and raspberry vinegar instead then top it off with candied slivered almonds. Tastes wonderful!

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by terryjh

This salad was a hit with family! Used red onion (not so sharp as yellow) and doubled dressing. Super easy and delicious. Will definitly add to recipes keep.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by SharonStromsmoe

wonderful!!!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by grannysnail

Got many comments on how good the dressing was and how light the salad tasted. Very easy -- absolutely will make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by Careaga

What a delicious salad!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by joniotto

Made this for Easter dinner and everyone loved it! I doubled the dressing recipe just to make sure I had enough. This is definitely going into the recipe collection! Thanks for a great recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by elizabethron

This recipe was so simple to make and tasted so refreshing! It was really a hit at our Easter gathering, and will be made often!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by jodiwa1983

Great recipe, though I have to confess I substituted the dressing for a store bought poppy seed dressing. Very easy and delicious. I fed it it 3 marines who each had multiple helpings even though there was plenty of ham and mashed potatoes on the table, also. :)

 
 

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