Strawberry Romaine Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Maxine Surdahl | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful and refreshing summer salad featuring crisp greens, sweet strawberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for serving large gatherings, this vibrant dish balances sweet and savory flavors effortlessly.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | None | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Jar with lid
Ingredients
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Oil | None |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1/2 cup | Red Wine Vinegar | None |
| 2 cloves | Garlic | Minced |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Paprika | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper | None |
| 1 tsp | Poppy Seed | Handwritten addition |
Salad
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 large head | Romaine Lettuce | None |
| 1 head | Boston Lettuce | None |
| 1 pint | Strawberries | Sliced |
| 1 cup | Jack Cheese | Shredded |
| 1/2 cup | Walnuts | Toasted |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Dressing
- Combine the first 7 ingredients (1 cup oil, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp pepper, and the handwritten 1 tsp poppy seed) in a jar or container, cover, and shake well until emulsified.
Step 2: Assembling the Salad
- Tear the 1 large head romaine lettuce and 1 head Boston lettuce, then combine lettuce, 1 pint strawberries, 1 cup jack cheese, and 1/2 cup walnuts in a large salad bowl until thoroughly mixed.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dressing can be refrigerated for up to one week before serving.
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