Wednesdays Unplugged – Holiday Salad with raspberries, kiwi and poppy seed dressing

“It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, though there were no reindeers. But there were cats.” ― Dylan Thomas

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, along with an update and photos of what has been going on in our lives. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!

2022-12-21-bc holiday dinner

We had our holiday dinner with the Breakfast Club this week, just as snow and bitter cold moved in. Many schools were closed, and even our RE/MAX Results offices closed on Thursday-Friday due to inclement weather. I don’t know how many inches we got (Weather Service said 8.1 inches at the airport on Wednesday), but you can get an indication from the snow depth on the table on our patio. We are still officially in a winter storm, and temperatures are below zero. There is no question we are having a White Christmas this year!!!

holiday salad2022a

Holiday Salad with raspberries, kiwi and poppy seed dressing

recipe from Betty Crocker Holiday 2003

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Mix all ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk, refrigerate until serving.

Salad

  • 2 bags hearts of romaine salad mix
  • 1 red onion – thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 4 kiwifruit – peeled, sliced and cut in half

Toss romaine and red onion with some of the dressing to coat. Top with fruit and drizzle with additional dressing. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

Written By

I love what I do! Highly insightful, analytical and creative, there is nothing I love more than helping you find the right solution for your real estate transition. My mission is to serve my clients with honesty and integrity, exceeding their expectations in service and support… and to help others by donating a portion of every transaction to Habitat for Humanity.

Related Posts

Powervent water heaters: beware of 2-inch vents

🖨 Print Article A powervent water heater uses a fan to get the exhaust gases out of the home. They’re great because there’s almost zero possibility of backdrafting, a common...

Weekly real estate market update 2/7/25… activity is on the rise, could a fixer-upper be for you?

🖨 Print Article New listings and multiple offers are on the rise in tandem. I can attest to that, as we reviewed 12 amazing offers on one of my new...

Subscribe to Our Newsletter for Market Updates & Mid-Century Modern Listings

Our weekly HomesMSP Update includes current local market information and a curated list of mid-century modern properties for sale, plus posts from an inspector, a lender, a stager, info about neighborhoods, life in the Twin Cities… even recipes!

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Blog Categories

Archives

Sharon and John Hensrud

About Us

The HomesMSP Team is committed to meeting you where you are and listening… really listening to understand you so we can use our extensive knowledge of the market and local neighborhoods to give you personalized service.