Strawberry Bacon Romaine Salad

Submitted by Peeps

"Delicious to die for recipe, not to mention gorgeous! I've tried lots of others but the bacon is by far the best!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 bunch of fresh romaine lettuce, freshly torn
• 1 slice red onion
• 1 carton of freshly sliced strawberry
• 1 lb of crisply fried bacon

• Candied almonds

• 1 cup slivered almonds or 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

• Dressing

• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 -4 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

directions

1. Toast almonds with sugar and butter mixed together in 350 degree oven until lightly browned (watch closely) Tear lettuce leaves and toss with red onions, strawberries and chopped fried bacon.
2. When almonds are cool sprinkle on top of salad.
3. Whisk dressing together and pour over salad and toss all together.
4. Delightful salad.
5. Believe me you will receive many compliments on this one!

Reviews

[loof751]

Beautiful and delicious salad! I don't care for raw onions so left them out; I also forgot to get the almonds so had to sub pecans and I thought that worked well. The dressing for this is terrific and a great compliment to the sweet fruit and salty bacon. Thanks for sharing your recipe!