Strawberry & Candied Almond Salad

Submitted by Marie

"Sugared almonds and a poppy seed type dressing top this wonderful romaine and fresh strawberry salad."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Sugared almonds

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds or 1/2 cup slivered almonds

• Salad

• 1 bunch romaine lettuce, coarsely cut
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved
• 1⁄2 medium red onion, sliced thin

• Dressing

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

directions

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, stir in sugar and almonds and cook until golden brown; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2. Combine lettuce, strawberries, onion and the sugared almonds.
3. Mix dressing ingredients together and toss with salad.
4. Chill for a short time and then serve.

Reviews

[Sherri T Is Me]

I made this to have when company was coming and it went so nicely with our Clam Casserole. I loved the crunch, sweetness, and overall taste of this salad. Great to have for Valentine's Day too! What better way to say I love you then with a beautiful red and green salad that is delicious and so pretty on the plate!

 

[GaylaJ]

We absolutely loved this salad! I used a white balsamic rasberry vinegar in the dressing, which was wonderful. I didn't prepare the almonds as instructed in this recipe, as I had made extra the last time I made your Mandarin Salad (#40516) and used those. Most definitely a keeper--thanks for posting!

 

[Oolala]

I loved this! Never had a salad like it before. I used Splenda in place of the sugar in the dressing and I may have waited too long for the almonds to brown because they carmelized and got like a nut brittle when I set it aside in a bowl. I simply chipped pieces off! I used real sugar for the nuts. This salad was simple to prepare and very pretty. The strawberries offset the sweetness of the dressing and nuts and onion added a terrific flavor. Thanks! I will make this next time I have company for brunch!