RECIPES

Applehood & Motherpie

Strawberry and Onion Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

For Goodness Taste

Tortilla Tucks

Yield:  8 Servings Yield:  6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients Ingredients
1 head romaine lettuce 10 6-inch flour tortillas
1 pint fresh strawberries or 1 whole package whole frozen strawberries 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 bermuda onion, sliced 9 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Dressing 2 cups bottled salsa
1/2 cup mayonnaise 5 to 6 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp vinegar 1 can (16 oz) black olives, chopped
1/3 cup sugar 1 ripe avacado, thinly sliced
1/4 cup whole milk Directions
2 tbsp poppyseeds Spread each tortilla with a layer of cream cheese
Directions (Salad) Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, salsa, green onions and olives
Wash romaine lettuce and pat dry, refrigerate until serving time Layer avacado
Place greens on individual salad plates
or in a large salad bowl
Roll up as tightly as possible and place seam side down on flat dish. 
Slice strawberries.  If using frozen, let partially thaw before slicing. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate 8 to 24 hours
Put berries and onions on top of greens To serve slice into 1-inch rounds
Drizzle poppyseed dressing over salad
or toss if using large salad bowl
Hint:  May be prepared 2 days in advance
Directions (Dressing)
Place all ingredients in a jar
Cover and shake until blended
Dressing keeps several days in refrigerator

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