Poppy Seed Salad

Name: Poppy Seed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1.5 tablespoons poppy seeds

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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.

Recipe by Rhonda

Updated on February 25, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

Salad:

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

Dressing:

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

515	Calories
37g	Fat
43g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	48%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Sodium 894mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 79mg	397%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 627mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.