Description
A vibrant summer salad bursting with fresh strawberries, crisp greens, and crunchy toppings, all tossed in a sweet-tangy homemade poppy seed dressing. This colorful dish is perfect for brunches, picnics, or as a refreshing side!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce; chopped or torn
- 3 cups Iceberg lettuce; chopped or torn
- 1 pint fresh strawberries; rinsed, dried, and sliced
- 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese (or your favourite cheese)
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ½ cup sugared almonds (store-bought or homemade,
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- Poppyseed Dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Prep Salad: In large bowl, combine greens, strawberries, cheese, nuts, and onion.,Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until emulsified (or shake in jar).,Assemble: Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat.,Finish: Add avocado slices on top if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prep dressing 3 days ahead; store separately,Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seeds instead,Extra Crunch: Add cucumber or jicama slices,Protein Boost: Top with grilled chicken or shrimp,Vegan Version: Use maple syrup and omit cheese
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg