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Srawberry Poppy seed Salad
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Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is a delicious combination, but the addition of oranges, blueberries, and pineapple makes this a perfect summer salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 321kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 can mandarin oranges
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans

Poppyseed Dressing

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp poppyseeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toast pecans in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Slice fruit, drain canned fruit
  • Combine lettuce, fruit and nuts in a large bowl and toss with poppyseed dressing.

Poppyseed Dressing

  • In a jar combine all dressing ingredients
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Put on lid and shake until sugar dissolves
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  1. Toast the pecans first. Toasting brings out their natural oils and adds a deeper, richer flavor to the salad. Simply toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
  2. Drain canned fruit well. Be sure to drain canned fruit thoroughly to keep the salad from becoming watery.
  3. Prepare ingredients ahead of time. Wash and cut the fruit several hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This makes assembly quick and easy when you're ready to serve.
  4. Wait to add the dressing. For the freshest texture, toss the salad with the poppyseed dressing just before serving. This prevents the fruit from releasing excess juice.
  5. Customize the fruit. Feel free to add your favorite seasonal fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, grapes, or kiwi for even more color and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6749IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg