Best 7 Poppy Seed Mandarin Salad Recipes

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## 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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

6 slices bacon
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

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



Spinach, Strawberry, Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

1 bunch fresh spinach
2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing
1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions

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



Spinach/Romaine Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing & Mandarin Or image

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

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8 inch cubes
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, remove stems and discard (about 10 ounces)
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tablespoons six-year-old balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

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



Mandarin Orange Salad With Warm Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted until golden brown
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

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



Spinach Salad with Mandarin Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 granny smith apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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



Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad Recipe image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces baby spinach
1/2 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 avocado (diced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 (15 ounce) can Mandarin oranges (drained)
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 green onion (diced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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



Poppy Seed Mandarin Salad image

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

1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup lightly salted cashews
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded smoked Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing

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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