Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Candied Almonds
Made with just a few simple, fresh ingredients, this refreshing salad, topped with clusters of candied almonds, is sure to become a family favorite.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries halved or quartered
- Poppy seed dressing store bought or homemade
Instructions
- Place sugar in a small, heavy skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar melts and appears caramel colored, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the almonds and mix to coat well. Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet to cool.
- Meanwhile, toss together the romaine lettuce, shallots and strawberries in a large bowl.
- Just before serving, toss with desired amount of poppy seed dressings. Break the candied almonds into pieces and sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g