Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
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Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

By: Joni B.  
"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."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 487 | Total Fat: 37.7g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Thanks for sharing this delicious refreshing salad, Joni B! I cut the sugar back to 1/2c and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by KRISTIN1100 
I made this today for lunch and it got rave reviews! I substituted spinach for the romaine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by somethingdifferentagain?! 
We really enjoyed this salad, even though I forgot to add the almonds. The (pink) dressing is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Virginia 
Made it as directed -- awesome! I will make this again & again. I love the dressing and will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2009 by Viv Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Made this for a potluck - everyone loved it. A sophisticated flavour that takes this salad up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by ayk 
5 stars - this recipe worked even though I subbed EVERYTHING based on supply! sesame seeds for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Lindsey 
I really like this recipe, I toasted the almonds with some brown sugar and butter to add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by staceymk 
My new favorite salad! Had this for a Sunday lunch party. Served it with Lasagna and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by heather88 
I was pretty disappointed, considering everyone gave this recipe 5 stars. I thought the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Patti Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Loved this salad. The dressing is very good. I used splenda and a little less than the... MORE

 
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