Best 7 Spinachromaine Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Mandarin Or Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect spinach romaine salad with poppy seed dressing, Mandarin oranges, and your choice of protein. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a delicious and visually stunning salad that will impress your friends and family. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of homemade poppy seed dressing, we'll guide you through every step of the process. With our expert tips and tricks, you'll be able to elevate this classic salad to new heights, making it a showstopper at any gathering.

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

SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR



Spinach/Romaine Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing & Mandarin Or image

I have been experimenting with different types of salads and dressings and have developed this very tasty combination of greens and dressing.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8 inch cubes
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, remove stems and discard (about 10 ounces)
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tablespoons six-year-old balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • SALAD - Drain oranges, place into a bowl and set aside.
  • Cube apples and place in a bowl.
  • Pour lemon juice over; mix well to coat to prevent from turning brown and let marinate for about 1 hour or longer.
  • Before using apples, drain any excess lemon juice.
  • Prepare spinach and Romaine lettuce; dry on paper towels, and add to a large bowl.
  • Add ice cubes and let chill for at least 1/2 hour to crisp.
  • DRESSING - In a glass jar with lid, add orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; shake well to blend.
  • TO SERVE - Remove ice from the greens and discard; drain any water.
  • Add apples and pine nuts and toss to mix well.
  • Add dressing mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Arrange spinach on individual salad plates and top with 3 or 4 Mandarin orange segments.
  • This dressing is also very good with young, mixed greens.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD



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This Strawberry Spinach Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing has become our favorite quick salad! Add chicken to make it a main dish or serve it as a side dish at your next meal!

Provided by Janelle

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups package of strawberries, rinsed, hulled & sliced
1 (10 ounce) Bag of Spinach
1 cup Candied Pecans
Chicken
Blue Cheese, optional
Gorgonzola Cheese, optional
Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps:

  • If making a large salad, I suggest doing layers. For individual salads, no need for layers.
  • Place 1/2 spinach in large salad bowl.
  • Top with 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/2 of the oranges and half of the pecans.
  • Add second layer of spinach and top with remaining strawberries, oranges and pecans.
  • Serve with poppy seed dressing or balsamic dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 101 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

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.

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

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

A colorful mix of baby greens, mandarin oranges, and almonds is topped with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Siobhan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 cups baby spinach
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Make the poppy seed dressing by whisking together the creamy salad dressing, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds; set aside. Arrange the spinach leaves, mixed salad greens, oranges, onion, and almonds onto individual salad plates. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed and chopped spinach and romaine lettuce.
  • For a sweeter salad, use mandarin oranges instead of grapefruit.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
  • To make a vegan version of the dressing, use agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey.
  • For a more flavorful salad, toast the almonds or walnuts before adding them.

Conclusion:

Spinach Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Mandarin Oranges is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of spinach, romaine lettuce, mandarin oranges, almonds, and poppy seed dressing is both delicious and nutritious. This salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try.

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