Refreshing Strawberry Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Strawberry Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing elevates your summer meals with a delightful mix of flavors and textures. This vegetarian dish features crisp romaine lettuce paired with sweet strawberries and juicy mandarin oranges, all drizzled with a tangy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a vibrant side, this salad will brighten any table.

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Overview

This delightful summer salad combines the freshness of romaine lettuce with the sweetness of strawberries and mandarin oranges, all brought together with a creamy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is a burst of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Whole head romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 Whole red onion, sliced
• 1 Pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 11 Ounces (oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 Cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) maraschino cherry juice
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) honey
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) poppy seeds
• 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) lemon juice

Steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, sliced strawberries, and drained mandarin oranges. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, maraschino cherry juice, honey, poppy seeds, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
4. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this summer salad!

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Strawberry Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!