Greensaladmandarinalmondavocadowithpoppyseeddressing Recipes

POPPY SEED SALAD

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.

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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.

NUTTY MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salad: Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
• Top lettuce with drained mandarin oranges and toasted slivered almonds.
• Slice red onion and add to salad.
• Toss everything together.
• For dressing: Mix together sugar, red wine vinegar, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt. Once all other ingredients are mixed together, add the oil and mix well.
• Serve salad and dressing separately to avoid a soggy, wilted result.