A simple salad of resh
strawberries and slices of red onion arranged on a bed of lettuce
and drizzled with a honeyed poppy seed vinaigrette.
Strawberry
Poppyseed Salad
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch lettuce leaves
1 pint basket fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings*
- In electric blender, combine
oil, vinegar, water, honey, poppy seeds, salt, paprika and pepper.
Blend until thoroughly mixed; set aside.
- To assemble salads:Line
four individual serving plates with lettuce. Arrange strawberries
and onion rings, equally divided, on lettuce. Stir dressing before
serving; pass separately.
Makes 4 servings.
*Tip: For the best flavor
and crisper texture when using raw onion in foods, soak in a
bowl of ice water for 15 minutes and drain thoroughly prior to
using in foods such as salads and salsas or as a condiment.
Recipe provided courtesy
California Strawberry Commission. ©2003 California Strawberry
Commission. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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