Best Nutty Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH WARM POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted until golden brown
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

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

POPPY SEED SALAD



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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.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
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

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

POPPY SEED MANDARIN SALAD



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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

1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup lightly salted cashews
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded smoked Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing

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 AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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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

6 slices bacon
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

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

NUTTY MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Make and share this Nutty Mandarin Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princesskim

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce or 2 heads butter lettuce
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 433.9, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 25.8, Protein 5.3

MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I make this salad with every Holiday dinner. It is the perfect accompaniment to balance out all the other traditional side dishes that tend to be on the more rich and heavier end of the spectrum. Enjoy!

Provided by Sweet Basileena

Categories     Citrus

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch romaine lettuce
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges (whole segments in light syrup)
1/2 of a red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Cut or tear lettuce into bite size pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Drain liquid from mandarin oranges and pat dry with a paper towel. Gently toss together in a large bowl.
  • Wisk together all dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved and texture is smooth. Pour dressing (amount to taste) over salad and serve.
  • Note: Dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 232.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 3.9

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren't available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. -Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool. , Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POPPY SEED TOSSED SALAD



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So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who said she didn't like salads tried this one and ended up taking the leftovers home. I rank it in the top 10 of the best recipes I've collected.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 26 servings (1-3/4 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Crush ramen noodles; discard seasoning packet. In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, lettuce, noodles, oranges and almonds; set aside. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and mustard; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPINACH, STRAWBERRY, MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This is a wonderful and refreshing salad that I got from Best of Bridge. I played around with it a bit and added a few other fresh fruits to it. This is yummy and great to offset a very rich main dish, such as my Death to Dieter's Lasagna.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch fresh spinach
2 pints sliced fresh strawberries, cut into thirds
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained, reserving 2 tsp of the juice for the dressing
1 fresh kiwi, sliced in quarters
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients, mix well and refrigerate.
  • Make well ahead to allow flavors to blend.
  • Taste dressing and adjust sugar/vinegar for your sweet/tart taste preferences.
  • Tear fresh spinach into bite sized pieces, wash and pat dry.
  • Wash strawberries, drain, pat dry and cut in thirds.
  • Shake dressing container well and toss with spinach, strawberries, kiwi and mandarin orange sections just before serving, otherwise the spinach will wilt.
  • This makes a wonderfully tart, slightly sweet and very colorful salad!

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