Southern Strawberry Salad

Authoradam
DifficultyBeginner

Strawberry salad is a classic Southern side that works for any occasion.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
Salad
 1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
 ¼ cup sliced almonds
 ¼ cup sunflower seeds
 ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
 1 5-ounce bag baby spinach
 1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
 1 cup grated Parmesan
Dressing
 ¾ cup sugar
 ½ cup red wine vinegar
 ¾ cup vegetable oil
 ½ tsp paprika
 ½ tsp salt
 2 cloves garlic, minced
Salad
1

Preheat the oven to 400º.

2

In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds and melted butter.

3

Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 Minutes.

4

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

5

Tear the lettuce and combine with the spinach, strawberries and cheese in a large salad bowl.

Dressing
6

Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar.

7

Combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic and then add to the sugar-vinegar mixture.

8

Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

9

Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy topping over the salad green and toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 465Calories from Fat 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 225g347%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Sodium 20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
Dietary Fiber 18g72%
Sugars 56g
Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

Salad
 1 package ramen noodles, crushed, flavor packet discarded
 ¼ cup sliced almonds
 ¼ cup sunflower seeds
 ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
 1 5-ounce bag baby spinach
 1 pint strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
 1 cup grated Parmesan
Dressing
 ¾ cup sugar
 ½ cup red wine vinegar
 ¾ cup vegetable oil
 ½ tsp paprika
 ½ tsp salt
 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Salad
1

Preheat the oven to 400º.

2

In a small bowl, mix the ramen noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds and melted butter.

3

Transfer to a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 Minutes.

4

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

5

Tear the lettuce and combine with the spinach, strawberries and cheese in a large salad bowl.

Dressing
6

Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar.

7

Combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic and then add to the sugar-vinegar mixture.

8

Mix well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

9

Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy topping over the salad green and toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.

Southern Strawberry Salad

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