Strawberry Salad
![]() With fresh strawberries just coming to market, this is probably not a good time for a strawberry recipe since the strawberries will probably be eaten before you get home.
Just in case, here is a great recipe your family will enjoy that not only tastes great but is healthy and nutritious.
* 1 bunch of fresh romaine lettuce (washed, tough ends removed, coarsely cut). Romaine is available at the market also, or substitute with your favorite green.
* There are so many to choose from! 1 pint fresh strawberries (washed, stemmed & halved)
* 1/2 medium red onion
* sugared almonds, below
* Sugared Almonds:
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
* Dressing:
* 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup milk
* 2 tbsp poppy seeds
* 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar
* 1/3 cup granulated sugar
PREPARATION:
Sugared Almonds: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in almonds and 1/3 cup sugar. Sauté until golden brown. In salad bowl combine lettuce, strawberries, onion, and the sugared almonds. Mix dressing ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and then toss with salad. Optionally, add mandarin orange segments as shown in the photo.
Chill briefly and serve.
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