Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

Name: Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups); 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cups halved fresh strawberries; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sweet, tangy and bursting with the fresh flavors of summer, this easy strawberry poppy seed salad is a gorgeous, versatile side dish to serve the second warm weather arrives.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool.
Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 110 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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