Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our romaine and mandarin orange salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with citrusy sweetness and a nutty crunch. Tossed in a creamy poppy seed dressing, this salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin orange segments, crunchy almonds, and a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese. The dressing, made with poppy seeds, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, and salt, adds a creamy and subtly sweet touch, perfectly complementing the salad's components. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch option. Additionally, find variations of this classic salad, including a version with grilled chicken for a protein-packed meal, a vegan option with tofu for a plant-based alternative, and a low-carb version with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly choice. Create a delicious and versatile salad that caters to your dietary preferences and taste buds!
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POPPY SEED SALAD
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
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
ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD
With this salad, spinach or another dark-green leaf lettuce works as well as the romaine. The oil and vinegar can be replaced by an oil-based honey French dressing or a honey mustard or poppy seed dressing.-Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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
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
MANDARIN ORANGE & ROMAINE SALAD
From Taste of Home, Nov 2013. "A tangy salad with romaine, celery and mandarin orange makes a cool companion for turkey."
Provided by NELady
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 127.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1
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.
ROMAINE MANDARIN SALAD
Make and share this Romaine Mandarin Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NELady
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 1 salad, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To Caramelize Almonds: Put almonds in a small skillet or saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until light brown. Put almonds on waxed paper to cool.
- For Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together until well mixed.
- For Salad: Mix all salad ingredients, caramelized almonds and dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 359, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 24, Protein 5
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe and juicy mandarin oranges. Look for oranges that are firm and heavy for their size, with a deep orange color.
- If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
- To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, poppy seeds, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- This salad is a great make-ahead dish. Simply assemble the salad and dressing separately and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing and enjoy.
Conclusion:
This romaine and mandarin orange salad with poppy seed dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try. It is sure to become a favorite!
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