Summer Strawberry Salad

Summary

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Source

My friend, Jaime

Prep Time10 minutes
RecipesSalads

Description

This is the best salad I've ever had. I could eat it every day. The walnuts take about 40 minutes, but just do it ahead of time. If you have them on hand, the salad takes about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Sliced strawberries
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Avocados sliced
  • Walnuts
  • 1.5c sugar
  • Raspberry vinegarette dressing
  • Ranch dressing
  • Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2tbsp oil

Instructions

In a pot,put in the sugar and 1/4 C. water. Bring to a boil. Add walnuts let boil just a few minutes and then let simmer for 15 minutes. Add 1/4 C. of water if the syrup becomes too sticky. Coat in the syrup. Turn off the heat and let the walnuts cool for about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Strain off the excess syrup and coat the walnuts in 2 Tbsp. oil. Spread the walnuts on baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Shred lettuce, slice avocado, Slice strawberries. Add these ingredients to salad bowl. Add gorgonzola cheese.
Mix 1 part ranch dressing to 3 parts raspberry vinegarette. Pour over salad and mix together. Add walnuts. Serve.