## Poppy Seed Mandarin Salad: A Refreshing and Colorful Treat ##
Welcome to a culinary journey that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus and the nutty crunch of poppy seeds in a refreshing and colorful salad. Poppy seed mandarin salad is a delightful dish that offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. This article presents two variations of this salad: a classic poppy seed mandarin salad and a spicy poppy seed mandarin salad. Both recipes utilize fresh mandarin oranges, crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy poppy seed dressing, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you prefer a traditional or a zesty kick, these recipes have you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our poppy seed mandarin salad recipes.
ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
I always get rave reviews when I serve this simple salad with a zesty poppy seed dressing! I often don't use the full amount of dressing, as I prefer less.
Provided by Joni B.
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- Place vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt into the bowl of a blender. Cover, and puree on high until smooth. Reduce blender speed to medium-low; slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend until incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
- To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, Mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 31 g
SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna.
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Strawberry
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
- Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
- Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
- Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
- Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
- Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
- This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!
SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR
I have been experimenting with different types of salads and dressings and have developed this very tasty combination of greens and dressing.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- SALAD - Drain oranges, place into a bowl and set aside.
- Cube apples and place in a bowl.
- Pour lemon juice over; mix well to coat to prevent from turning brown and let marinate for about 1 hour or longer.
- Before using apples, drain any excess lemon juice.
- Prepare spinach and Romaine lettuce; dry on paper towels, and add to a large bowl.
- Add ice cubes and let chill for at least 1/2 hour to crisp.
- DRESSING - In a glass jar with lid, add orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; shake well to blend.
- TO SERVE - Remove ice from the greens and discard; drain any water.
- Add apples and pine nuts and toss to mix well.
- Add dressing mixture and toss to coat well.
- Arrange spinach on individual salad plates and top with 3 or 4 Mandarin orange segments.
- This dressing is also very good with young, mixed greens.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH WARM POPPY SEED DRESSING
Make and share this Mandarin Orange Salad With Warm Poppy Seed Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Oranges
Time 11m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Warm in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad.
- Toss to combine well and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.6, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 610.4, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 36.1, Protein 5.9
SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN POPPY SEED DRESSING
If you've never tasted toasted pine nuts before, then this recipe will make you a fan! (They can easily be found in any bulk food store). This is the recipe that also started my love affair with balsamic vinegar, all the different flavors blend marvelously well in this awesome salad!
Provided by MMers
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Cool and set aside.
- Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
- Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
- Set aside.
- To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Add spinach and toss to coat well.
- Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.
SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD RECIPE
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- When ready to serve, toss salad with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately.
- If you anticipate leftovers, dress salads individually to avoid wilting.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1453 kcal, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 3082 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 37 mg
POPPY SEED MANDARIN SALAD
Dried cranberries add color and cashews bring fun crunch to this pretty salad. "It's great for a covered-dish dinner, but can also be served at luncheons with the girls," writes Darlene Hoffman of Augusta, Georgia. "I like to serve it with crusty rolls."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the salad mix, oranges, cashews, cheeses and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh and juicy mandarin oranges for the best flavor.
- If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
- To make the salad more flavorful, you can add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- If you're using a store-bought poppy seed dressing, be sure to taste it before adding it to the salad. Some dressings can be quite sweet, so you may want to add less than the recipe calls for.
- For a more elegant presentation, you can arrange the salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula.
Conclusion:
This poppy seed mandarin salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!
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