Fresh Strawberry Salad

2 heads romaine hearts, torn into pieces and chilled

1 pt fresh strawberries, sliced

1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced

½ c pine nuts, toasted

1 large ripe avocado, chopped

2 c mayonnaise

2/3 c sugar

1/3 c half and half cream

1/3 c strawberry or raspberry vinegar

2 T poppy seeds

2 to 3 T strawberry jam

In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss. In a medium size bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, toss well and serve.