Best Tossed Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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POPPY SEED TOSSED SALAD



Poppy Seed Tossed Salad image

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.

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING



Poppy Seed Salad Dressing image

"This sweet simple dressing is especially good on a spinach or lettuce salad topped with fresh orange sections and sliced strawberries," reports Debbie Snyder from her home in Kalispell, Montana. "We also like it on a tossed vegetable salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake until sugar is completely dissolved. Shake again before serving. Drizzle over tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CASHEW AND SWISS CHEESE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Cashew and Swiss cheese Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

Another church function favorite.

Provided by tglatz

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time P1DT10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup vinegar
⅓ cup grated onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon mustard
1 pinch salt
1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped, or more to taste
2 cups grated Swiss cheese
1 cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, sugar, vinegar, onion, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Put lettuce in a bowl and drizzle dressing over lettuce; toss to coat. Add Swiss cheese and cashew and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 175.8 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

TOSSED SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Tossed Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

I received this recipe from my husband's aunt. I love the combination of the greens, Craisins, and crunchy cashews. A very refreshing salad for anytime of year!

Provided by Paula

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed, to your taste
1 (15 ounce) package romaine lettuce (Dole Classic Romaine)
1/4 cup cashews, to taste
1/4 cup craisins, to taste
1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • For salad dressing (enough for 2-3 salads), shake all ingredients together.
  • This will make enough for 2 or even 3 salads.
  • Whatever you have left can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Layer ingredients for salad mixture in your salad bowl.
  • Pour dressing over, toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 438.9, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 3.2

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