Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

By JoyT

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

Ingredients

• CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
• 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
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.