Best Special Strawberry Salad Recipes

SPECIAL STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

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Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.-Jean Newnham, Peterborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

9 cups torn fresh spinach
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPECIAL STRAWBERRY SALAD

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This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort. I treat family and friends to this dish on special occasions. -Linda Goulet, Hadley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup half-and-half cream
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (16 ounces) unsweetened frozen strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges

Steps:

Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water. In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat cream and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into a 2-qt. glass bowl; chill until firm. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Drain orange liquid into strawberry gelatin; blend well. Gently stir in strawberries until thawed. Pour over cream layer; arrange oranges on top (allow to settle) and chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.