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Strawberry Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing

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Strawberry Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing

Country Extra March 2009
84 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield: 10 servings.

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

Ingredients:
• 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
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• CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
• 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

Directions:
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.

2. 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. Serve immediately.

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. ++++ Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch