Strawberry salad is a classic Southern side that works for any occasion.
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Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
Salad
1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan
Dressing
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salad
1Preheat the oven to 400º.
2In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds and melted butter.
3Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 Minutes.
4Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
5Tear the lettuce and combine with the spinach, strawberries and cheese in a large salad bowl.
Dressing
6Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar.
7Combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic and then add to the sugar-vinegar mixture.
8Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
9Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy topping over the salad green and toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.
Ingredients
Salad
1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan
Dressing
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Salad
1Preheat the oven to 400º.
2In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds and melted butter.
3Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 Minutes.
4Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
5Tear the lettuce and combine with the spinach, strawberries and cheese in a large salad bowl.
Dressing
6Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar.
7Combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic and then add to the sugar-vinegar mixture.
8Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
9Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy topping over the salad green and toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.
Southern Strawberry Salad