Summer greens with poppy seed dressing

Name: Summer greens with poppy seed dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp cider or white vinegar; 2 tbsp finely chopped onion, preferably Spanish; 2 tsp poppy seeds; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp mustard powder; 1 head Boston lettuce; 2 green onions; 1 pint strawberries; 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, optional

Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min
Makes4 to 6 servings

By Chatelaine

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp cider or white vinegar
2 tbsp finely chopped onion, preferably Spanish
2 tsp poppy seeds
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1 head Boston lettuce
2 green onions
1 pint strawberries
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, optional

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise with vinegar, onion, poppy seeds, sugar and mustard powder. Set aside. Tear lettuce into coarse pieces and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice green onions. Hull berries, then thickly slice. Core and seed pepper. Slice into long strips. Add to salad.
If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours before serving. Dressing will keep well in the refrigerator 1 day. Just before serving, stir dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 125, Protein 1.2g, Carbohydrates 7.7g, Fat 10.5g, Sodium 66mg.

Our tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing is a perfect match for buttery Boston lettuce and juicy berries. If you're time-pressed, use a bottled dressing.

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