Strawberry Romaine Salad

Make dressing at least an hour before serving. It will keep a couple weeks in refrigerator.

Ingredients: 

• 1 large bag chopped, washed romaine (spring greens also good in this salad)
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
• 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
• 4 or 5 green onions, sliced

Directions:

Place above ingredients in a bowl.  Toss with dressing just before serving.  You can vary quantities of the ingredients to suit your taste.  I don’t measure so these are my best guess of the right amounts.    

Dressing:

• ¾ cup sugar or equivalent of Splenda or Stevia
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ¼ t. pepper
• 1 c. olive oil
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ t. salt
• ½ t. paprika

Combine ingredients, whisk together and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

I use about half this dressing recipe on a batch of salad because I do not like them dressed heavily.  Some like it heavier, so dress to taste.

Elena Barham Mize