Monday, April 19, 2010

THE Strawberry Salad


This recipe comes from my sis-in-law Maralee. The first time I met her family she served this great salad. I have not made it since that I have not had a request for the recipe. I know it will be a WOWZA recipe for you too! My sister has used it quite a bit in her catering business and it is a favorite there too. Without further ado....Strawberry Salad!

Salad:
****all amounts are subject to change, put in what you like
Mixed greens (we like red leaf lettuce but the boxed greens at Costco are really pretty too)
1/2 purple onion sliced
3/4 pound strawberries sliced
1/2 cup crisp crumbled bacon
1/4 pack of wonton wrappers cut in 1/2 inch strips then fried till crisp
1 recipe salad nuts (we LOVE cashews in this but pecans work fine)
1/2 cup chopped red bell (I actually have never put this in)
Dressing:
Whirl together in a blender:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup oil
3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup strawberry jam (please don't use freezer jam...too much sugar not enough berries)


10 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for posting this. I am definitely making this for mother's day. My fam will love it!

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  2. This is a great salad. I remember all the yummy noises from baby showers, etc.

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  3. That looks like a great salad recipe! One thing great about a blog is that you now can just direct people to your blog for the recipe. I will have to try that soon...the flavors of bacon and strawberries are calling me! Joni

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  4. Have to say, along with many pleased clients, about half of my ward now has this recipe per request. I didn't feel I could be stingy with it since it wasn't originally mine. This salad is a keeper.

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  5. oh boy oh boy! Now that you've posted it does this mean I'm allowed to share it too? I was worried it was top secret, but i CONSTANTLY have requests for it and it's always a BIG BIG hit! Oh man! Now I want to go make it. BEST with grilled chicken and made into the main dish. drool...droolllingggg....

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  6. I love strawberry salads and it looks similar to a few I've made except this one has the jam as a secret ingredient. :) Looks delicious.

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  7. Looks so yummy! Just dropped by to let you know we gave you an award over on our blog: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/05/wow-award.html

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  8. This is my new favorite salad! Thank you so much for the recipe!

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  9. This salad looks wonderful, strawberries and bacon, great combo..YUM!

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  10. Thanks so much for the recipe it was fabulous last night and plan to enjoy it again tonight :)

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