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Strawberry Romaine Salad

strawberry romaine salad

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This recipe for Strawberry Romaine Salad was ripped from a magazine (sorry, no name on the page) many moons ago and thrown in the “someday” pile. Feeling guilty that I’d neglected to try it for at least 5 years (yes, that’s how many “somedays” I have) I pulled it out and gave it a whirl. All I can say is, damn, I need to get through that pile quicker. This Strawberry Romaine Salad is incredible — the perfect mix of sweet and tang and I’d say an ideal summer salad.

I know though, you want to know what’s in it for you right? I hear you. Well how about strawberries are loaded with Vitamin C and help keep wrinkles away, and red onions help reduce the risk of stomach cancer! Shut the front door! I did not know that. Also knocking my socks off — a head of romaine lettuce contains more Vitamin C than an orange. Anybody else feel like their world has shifted? This is suddenly like a super salad, except of course when we throw the mayo and sugar on but let’s call that balance and move on.

strawberry romaine salad

Strawberry Romaine Salad

2 heads romaine lettuce

1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 medium-size red onion, sliced thinly

2 tbsps sesame seeds

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 milk

2 tbsps vinegar

Toast sesame seeds in a dry frying pan on stovetop over medium-high heat, constantly shaking pan so they don’t burn. Set aside. Tear romaine lettuce into bite size pieces. Toss strawberries, onion and sesame seeds with lettuce in a large salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, milk and vinegar in a small bowl. Add to salad and toss just before serving.

Pleasantville Note: This salad makes 12 servings, so it’s definitely for a crowd. For weekday meals I cut everything in half. Place half the dressing in the refrigerator and have salad again the next day. I’ve shared the recipe exactly as written but you should know that I cut the sugar back slightly and it was fine. Also, if planning to make for a dinner party, make the dressing the day before.

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Filed Under: Food & Drink, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: Food & Drink, romaine lettuce, salad, strawberries, summer meals

About Candace Sampson

Candace is founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville which isn't half as fancy as it sounds. You can find her sharing travel stories on What She Said Radio and on CTV Ottawa Morning Live.

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  1. paula schuck

    May 31, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I would cut the sugar, but this looks amazing and I am inspired to go make a delicious salad with salad dressing. Yummy.

  2. Jenna Em

    May 31, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    This looks like a beautiful salad you have made!  My sister-in-law makes a similar citrus salad with strawberries, mandarin slices, and grated asiago cheese.  I’m all for a recipe that makes me WANT to eat a salad.  

  3. Jenn

    May 31, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    The perfect summer salad! YUM!

  4. Coffee with Julie

    June 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I have this strange thing about fruit in my salad … I just don’t like it at all. But, maybe, just maybe, you’ve convinced me! 

  5. Mel

    June 13, 2013 at 9:46 am

    This recipe sounds delicious, the only change I would make is to reduce the sugar.

  6. Christina @ The DIY Mommy

    June 16, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    YummmY! This sounds absolutely delicious and the perfect, simple dish for a potluck or summer picnic. I’ve Pinned it and will try it out at my next opportunity. Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂

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