Best 8 Green Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Green salad with poppy seed dressing is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. The combination of crisp greens, crunchy poppy seeds, and tangy dressing is a winning combination that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POPPY SEED SALAD



Poppy Seed Salad image

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

GREEN SALAD WITH DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cubed mango, frozen/defrosted or jarred
1 head romaine (about 1 1/2-pounds), chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk together juice, honey, vinegar, and garlic. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together mangoes, romaine, and cucumber with dressing, to taste.

FAVORITE GREEN SALAD WITH SWEET POPPYSEED DRESSING



Favorite Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing image

Favorite Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing is the perfect salad to make and take or just have on hand for a delicious lunch!

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 green onions (chopped (white and green parts))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2/3 cups vegetable oil
Lettuce greens of your choice (torn to bite size)
1 cup cashews lightly chopped
1 cup craisins
6 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
optional ingredients include shredded cheese or chicken, cubed fruit or veggies

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients and mix well. Right before serving, combine salad ingredients and drizzle with dressing. Reserve any extra dressing in the refrigerator for future use.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 717 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 48 g

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

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

PEACHY TOSSED SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A sweet homemade dressing flecked with poppy seeds coats this green salad sent in by Tonia Booker of Gilbert, Arizona. The combination of sweet peaches, salty feta cheese, and crunchy onion and cucumber offers an array of tastes and textures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 to 2 medium peaches, cut into wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, peaches, cucumber, feta cheese and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

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

GREEN SALAD (MANDARIN/ALMOND/AVOCADO) WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Green Salad (Mandarin/Almond/Avocado) With Poppy Seed Dressing image

Delicious - my only salad recipe as not a big fan of green salad. But this is wonderful. From Presbyterian Minister Ms. P. Normile.

Provided by SmHerndon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head red leaf lettuce
1 bunch spinach
1 small iceberg lettuce or 1 small romaine lettuce
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup toasted almond
2 avocados, sliced
1/4 cup or less to taste sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup or more to taste cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Mix dressing well by shaking.
  • Put dressing on & toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 343.1, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 12.1, Protein 5.6

STRAWBERRIES WITH SALAD GREENS AND POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A friend shared a recipe with me for a salad similar to this a while back. I lost the recipe, but adapted the dish to my family's tastes. We love this refreshing twist on a healthy salad.

Provided by The Miserable Gourm

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, cashews, almonds)
1 1/2 cups strawberries, cleaned and sliced
6 ounces fresh spinach
6 ounces fresh leaf lettuce (red leaf, green leaf, or boston)
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup sliced radish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add juice from one lemon, 2t balsamic vinegar, 1/3 c sugar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil. and 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds. Whisk until well blended.
  • Wash and dry salad greens. In a large salad bowl, arrange greens, optional ingredients, strawberries, and toasted nuts. Pour dressing over top and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 140.2, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 22, Protein 13.2

Tips:

  • For a refreshing and light salad, use a variety of greens, such as romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, and watercress.
  • Add some crunch to your salad with vegetables like cucumber, celery, carrots, and radishes.
  • For a pop of sweetness, include fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or mandarin oranges.
  • Nuts and seeds add a nice nutty flavor and texture to salads. Try almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.
  • Cheese lovers can add crumbled feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan cheese to their salad.
  • Make your own poppy seed dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Green salad with poppy seed dressing is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or a main course. With its fresh, crisp greens, colorful vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing meal, give this green salad with poppy seed dressing a try.

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