Recipe: Strawberry Salad with Romaine, Almonds and Raspberry Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing

Hi Amy,

Here's a salad that isn't exactly what you've described but maybe you can tweak it if the one you need doesn't show up.

Strawberry Salad with Romaine, Almonds and Raspberry Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing
rec.food.veg.cooking/R.N Elliott/2000

SALAD:
1 pkg. Spinach
Equal amount of romaine lettuce
1 - 2 cups quartered strawberries

Clean spinach and strawberries. Mix in bowl. Set aside.

DRESSING:
1/4 cup sugar (60 ml)
1 1/2 Tbsp. poppy seeds (25 ml)
1/4 tsp. paprika (1 ml)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (125 ml)
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar (60 ml)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (60 ml) (I usually omit this)
1 green onion - finely chopped

Combine all ingredients in a container with lid. Shake well before serving. Can be made up a day or two in advance.

ALMONDS:
1/2 cup slivered almonds (125 ml)
1/4 cup sugar (60 ml)
2 tsp. water (10 ml)

Combine all ingredients in a non-stick frying pan or pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted sugar turns golden brown and coats almonds (approx. 5 - 10 minutes). Turn out onto a piece of greased foil. Cool and break into small pieces.

Cooks and cooks' helpers treat the almonds as snack food. It's best to double the almond recipe so that by the time the salad is ready to serve, there'll be some almonds left!

ASSEMBLY:
Add almond pieces to salad. Add dressing just before serving.
Serves 4 - 6 people.

SUBSTITUTIONS

SALAD: Can be made with just spinach. Try using fresh raspberries or a smaller amount of strawberries and mandarin oranges, kiwi, or blueberries.

DRESSING: If you don't have raspberry vinegar, here's another good dressing:
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 green onion - chopped

Happy Cooking!

Betsy
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