POPPY SEED SALAD

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Mandarin oranges add the color and the dressing adds the zing to this mixture of greens. You can use spinach or iceberg lettuce in place of romaine, or use a combination of any of them.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
5 ounces slivered almonds
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Mix lettuce, oranges, green onions, and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend sugar, vinegar, salt, and mustard in a blender. Stream oil into the dressing while blending. Continue to blend until the dressing emulsifies. Add poppy seeds and blend briefly to mix. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 894.2 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

Pauline Lumkwane
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors meld together nicely and it's even better the next day.


zerda
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Juliet Nwadiuto
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the crunchy vegetables.


Dipak Chan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's so easy to make.


Kyle Jemison
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy dressing with the crunchy vegetables.


Arijole Copperfield
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Juliane Nagovich
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sk Bokul vai
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I love the poppy seed dressing on this salad. It's so flavorful and it really complements the vegetables.


Folau
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Pomi Ji
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was amazing!


Esmiel hasen
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I used a different type of vinegar in the dressing and it turned out great. This is a very versatile salad.


Riley Armour
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. The flavors meld together nicely and it's even better the next day.


Deborah Mambwe
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mostakim Bhuiyan
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet poppy seed dressing and the crunchy vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.