Strawberry Walnut Salad

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Strawberry Walnut SaladWhat a refreshing salad this is.  The fresh strawberries give it delicious flavor while the sugared walnuts give it a great sweetness.  The poppy seed dressing ties everything together.

 

 

Ingredients

Salad
9 Cups Greens – combination of Baby Spinach and bite sized pieces of Romaine Lettuce
6-8 Strawberries
1 Cup Walnuts

Poppy Seed Dressing
¼ Cup Sugar
2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
¼ Cup Vinegar
2 tsp Poppy Seeds
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Prepared Mustard

Sugared Walnuts
1 Cup Walnuts
6 TBSP Sugar
2 TBSP Water

 

Instructions
Poppy Seed Dressing
Put all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake until combined.  Refrigerate until needed.

Sugared Walnuts
In a small sauce-pan, heat the sugar and water.  Add the walnuts and toss, making sure they are thoroughly coated.  Continue simmering them on the stove, over low heat until all the liquid is absorbed. Then lay them flat in a dish and let them cool.  Just before they are completely cool, loosen them from the dish and let them continue to cool.

Assembling the Salad
Cover the bottom of a flat-bottomed bowl or a platter with the greens.  Slice the strawberries and arrange on top of the greens. Sprinkle the walnuts on top. Serve.

Romaine with Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad

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Romaine with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

This is a quick delicious salad.  The gorgonzola is such a great cheese, loaded with flavor.  And to top it all is a fabulous dressing.

 

Ingredients
1 Large head of Romaine Lettuce (If you are using Romaine hearts use 2)
5 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese – crumbled
1/2 Cup Walnuts – chopped
Fresh ground Black Pepper
Salt to taste
 

 

Instructions
 In a large bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until evenly blended.  Add 1/2 the cheese and mash with a fork until it is combined into the olive oil mixture.  Add 1/2 the walnuts and mix again.
Wash the romaine and cut or tear it into bite sized pieces.  Dry the lettuce and add it to the dressing.  Mix until all the lettuce is covered.  Top the salad with the remaining gorgonzola crumbles and the remaining nuts.   Add salt and pepper to taste.