Strawberry Tossed Salad

Name: Strawberry Tossed Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Pinch white pepper; 8 cups torn romaine; 4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce; 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Meet the Cook: One reason I particularly like this recipe is that it's so versatile. I've served the salad with poultry, ham and pork all throughout the year and even used it to add color to the table at Christmas. Recently, when I brought this for a dinner at church, one lady asked if she could take home the little that was left for her husband's lunch the next day - and he very rarely eats salad or fruit. Right now, my husband and I are in the middle of building our retirement home out in the country. We have four grown children and five grandchildren. -Patricia McNamara, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch white pepper
8 cups torn romaine
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

For dressing, place first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until sugar is dissolved.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Just before serving, shake dressing again and toss with salad.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 281 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Tossed Salad in Country Woman May/June 1998

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justmbeth

Jun 11, 2018

Delightful salad. I left off the walnuts but otherwise made as is. Dressing was a great compliment to the salad.
Sally

Apr 9, 2017

Made this for our church dinner and everyone was asking "who made that salad. It's the best I've ever eaten.". They especially liked the dressing.
okieshooter

Jul 29, 2014

My picky husband loved this salad. The sweetness of the strawberries with the tangy dressing was perfect.
pattycrow

Jan 6, 2012

I've made this salad several times and get requests for it all the time. Love it.
MamaDaudelin

Jun 17, 2011

Loved this salad. I omitted the cheese and the nuts, added croutons instead. A definite hit at our table!
agnes24

Apr 28, 2011

I love this salad but without the walnuts. I also prefer to omit the garlic.
char04

Jun 1, 2010

This is fantastic. The dressing is woderful. I make the dressing for other salads also.
shaunaanne

May 31, 2009

I chose this recipe for a funeral luncheon without ever making it before. The recipe was doubled and 5 batches served 100-125 people. Many asked for the recipe.