Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. And what better way to celebrate the bounty of the season than with a delicious summer salad? This refreshing dish is packed with crisp vegetables, flavorful fruits, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish for your next barbecue, this summer salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
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POPPY SEED SALAD
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
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 SUMMER SALAD
A super easy and very refreshing cucumber and melon salad. A great change from typical green or fruit salads! Can be made a full day ahead.
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cantaloupe and cucumbers in a colander; set a plate on top. Place a heavy object such as a large can of food on top of plate to squeeze out excess liquid from cantaloupe and cucumbers, tossing about every 30 minutes, 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer cantaloupe and cucumbers to a large bowl; add onion, celery, poppy seed dressing, and red wine vinegar. Toss to coat. Stir in poppy seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 84 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
STRAWBERRY POPPYSEED SALAD (PANERA COPYCAT)
This is my favorite salad in the summer and I love sitting on the patio at panera sipping on an iced green tea and enjoying this salad! I just had to find a way to copy it!
Provided by Jfoxe
Categories Strawberry
Time 10m
Yield 2 Salads, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a seperate bowl.
- Drizzle Desired amount of dressing over the salad.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 453.7, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 51.7, Protein 9.1
STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
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
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 SALAD DRESSING
"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
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.
SUMMER SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
This salad is very versatile and tastes great! Has so many flavors of summer that I can't help but love it! I serve it with hot honey-butter croissants.
Provided by 2SpiceItUp
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 10m
Yield 1 salad, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in order in large serving bowl.
- Drizzle with poppy seed dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- For the freshest summer salad, use ripe, seasonal produce. When choosing fruits and vegetables, look for those that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
- To make the poppy seed dressing, whisk together the poppy seeds, olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- To assemble the salad, toss together the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, arugula, spinach, and almonds. Drizzle with the poppy seed dressing and serve immediately.
- For a more substantial salad, add some grilled chicken or tofu. You can also add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for a creamy touch.
- The poppy seed dressing can also be used as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish. Simply whisk together the dressing ingredients and then add the chicken or fish. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
Conclusion:
This summer salad with poppy seed dressing is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the season. The bright and flavorful fruits and vegetables are perfectly complemented by the creamy, nutty dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at your next barbecue.
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