MARCH FORTH! SALAD WITH ORANGE-POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

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Vinaigrette recipe adapted from yankeemagazine.com. Best prepared at least one hour in advance of serving. The salad recipe is my quick invention this afternoon to use produce on hand in the refrigerator. I stumbled upon small organic parsnips recently and was very excited to find them! If you cannot find small parsnips (no more than 5" long), you're better off omitting them from the recipe. Created on 4 March 2009.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups mixed greens
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 small organic parsnip, peeled and shaved
1/4 cup red onions or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced black olives (for ~Tasty~)
2 medium celery ribs, sliced (include leaves!)
1/2 orange, peeled and cut into bite size chunks
1/2 small cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons agave nectar (not vegan if using honey) or 2 tablespoons honey (not vegan if using honey)
1 1/4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive bowl whisk together the agave nectar or honey, grated orange zest, fresh orange juice, poppy seeds, red wine vinegar, and salt.
  • Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Serve vinaigrette on side.
  • Servings estimated.

Steve Hennessy
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This salad is a keeper! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Salty Lemonade
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again!


Shadow Dragon
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I highly recommend this salad! It's a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.


Syed Mohsin Jee Sherazi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts.


iftikar abir
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I love the way the orange-poppy seed vinaigrette complements the sweetness of the fruit and the crunch of the nuts.


Hp Dell
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This salad is so refreshing and light, it's perfect for a summer lunch.


Mian Muneeb
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one changed my mind! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Rao Riyaz
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


salem egay
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The flavors all worked together perfectly and the dressing was so light and refreshing.


Mazouz Fs
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The orange-poppy seed vinaigrette was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the combination of fruits and nuts was delightful.