Recipe – Sweetheart Strawberry Salad

So, my birthday was a few days ago 🙂 and when my mom asked me what I wanted to eat at our family gathering, I didn’t hesitate for a second – I wanted this Sweetheart Strawberry Brie Salad!

It is literally like eating candy it is so divine!

And with all the juicy red of the strawberries, I thought it made for a pretty Valentines-y presentation!  What a great thing to serve at your Valentine’s Day Celebration!

I know that you and your Sweetheart are going to LOVE it!

Sweetheart Strawberry Brie Salad

Ingredients –

• 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 heads romaine, torn
• 1 (8 oz) round Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 pints strawberries, sliced
• Poppy Seed Dressing

Directions –

1. Combine almonds and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or  until the sugar begins to melt and the almonds turn light brown, stirring constantly.
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
4. Spread on a sheet of foil.
5. Let stand until cool.
6. Break into bite-sized pieces.
7. Mix the romaine, cheese, strawberries, and almonds in a large bowl.
8. Drizzle with Poppy Seed Dressing and toss to coat.  Serves 8.

Note – May prepare the almonds 1 day in advance.  Store in airtight container.

Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients –

• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp minced onion

Directions –

1. Combine the salad oil, sugar, vinegar, poppy seeds, dry mustard and onion in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Cover the jar and shake to mix.

Note – May be prepared 1 day in advance and stored, covered, in a refrigerator.

I promise, if you make this salad – you will NOT BE SORRY!

Happy Sweetheart Strawberry Salad-ing! 🙂