How to Make Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad to brighten up your meal? Look no further than this delicious Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This simple yet elegant salad is the perfect combination of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy mandarin oranges, and a tangy poppy seed dressing that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

This salad is great for a light lunch, a side dish for a dinner party, or even as a colorful addition to a holiday meal. It’s quick ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 407mg