Strawberry Romaine Salad

By Shirl

"I love to entertain and cook for family and friends when they drop in," remarks Ileen Adkins of Randle, Washington. "When strawberries are in season, I serve this salad often. But because of its unusual combination of onion and berries, I sometimes have to encourage guests to try it. Once they do, they always come back for more."

This recipe is:

Quick

Ingredients

• POPPY SEED DRESSING:
• 8 cups torn romaine
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the romaine, strawberries and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until blended. Serve with salad. Yield: 8-10 servings (1 cup dressing)