Crisp Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad

Recipe Collection: Salads

Crisp Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad elevates your meal with a vibrant American dish that combines the crunch of fresh romaine lettuce with the sweet burst of mandarin oranges. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a refreshing side, featuring a tangy poppy seed dressing that ties all the flavors together.

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Overview

This refreshing salad combines the crispness of romaine lettuce with the sweetness of mandarin oranges, all brought together with a zesty poppy seed dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and textures.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Nuts (almonds)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Slices bacon, crumbled
• 0.33 Cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Medium red onion, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 0.25 Teaspoons salt
• 0.5 Cups vegetable oil
• 1 Teaspoon poppy seeds
• 10 Cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn
• 1 10 Ounces can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 0.25 Cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt. Cover and puree on high until smooth.
3. 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.
4. To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten.
5. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Enjoy your homemade Crisp Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad!