Strawberry Spinach Salad
http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2013/06/strawberry-spinach-salad.html
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
For the Crunchy Topping:
1 package ramen noodles, crushed (discard flavor packet)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of sea or kosher salt
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons of apple cider or white vinegar
1/3 cup of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of grated onion, with juice, optional
1 teaspoon of poppy seeds
2 tablespoons of milk, or as needed
For the Salad:
1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried
4 cups of loosely packed fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup of dried cranberries, optional
3/4 cup crumbled feta, goat, bleu, gorgonzola or queso fresco cheese
1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced or diced, optional
Instructions
For the topping, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds and pecans; sprinkle with salt and pour melted butter on top and toss. Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool until ready to serve the salad.
For the dressing, whisk together the sugar and vinegar until blended. Whisk in the mayonnaise, onion and juice and poppy seeds until well blended, adding milk only if needed for desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tear the lettuce into a large bowl and toss with the spinach, cranberries, cheese and strawberries. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Just before serving, gently toss the salad with enough dressing to lightly coat, then sprinkle on the topping, serve immediately. Do not dress the salad in advance. Just before serving, add avocado to top of salad, if desired.
Cook's Notes: For a more classic poppyseed vinaigrette, substitute a vegetable oil for the mayonnaise in the dressing and add a pinch of dry mustard.
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