SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR

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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.

Mr Jahangir
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


William Kupu
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sheriyar ahmad ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of poppy seed dressing, but this one is actually really good.


Tepaku Tomo
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This is a great way to use up leftover spinach and romaine lettuce.


Midessi Fatma
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I love that this salad is so light and refreshing.


WallyWallows
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This is a great salad for a summer barbecue.


Mary Martin
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


Rosie
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Animashaun Opeyemi
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I love the crunch of the romaine lettuce and the sweetness of the mandarin oranges.


Irfan Mehmood
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This is one of my favorite salad recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Qg Kon
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.


Rifza arshad
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


AL Tausif Khan
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Tyrone Carey
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very easy to make.


Faizan Ajmal
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The poppy seed dressing is amazing! I will definitely be using it on other salads in the future.


Siyam kingFF
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spinach, romaine, and mandarin oranges.


Happy Josphat
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The poppy seed dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


arieta volavola
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and easy to make. The dressing is so good, I could drink it!


KasiHustler
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is very refreshing.


Angel KS
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The poppy seed dressing is amazing, and the combination of spinach and romaine lettuce is perfect.