Strawberry Romaine Salad

Friday, September 12, 2008

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
• 2 bunches fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 Bermuda onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, strawberries and sliced onion.
2. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, milk and poppy seeds. Shake well and pour the dressing over salad. Toss until evenly coated.

Grape and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head iceberg - rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
• 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 8 ounces broccoli florets
• 5 radishes, chopped
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 pound red seedless grapes
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 5/8 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large serving bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, carrots, broccoli, radishes and tomatoes. Place the grapes on top. You may chill the salad until needed at this point if you wish.
2. Just before serving, sprinkle in the almonds and feta cheese. Toss with the salad dressing to taste, if desired.