Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch romaine or lettuce of choice, torn
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
For The 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
Instructions
- 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 lettuce, onion and strawberries in a large bowl.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad.
- Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad.
- Serve immediately
Notes
Turn this potluck salad into something heartier. Grill 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, slice and add to the salad for 10 main dish servings.