MARCH FORTH! SALAD WITH ORANGE-POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

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Vinaigrette recipe adapted from yankeemagazine.com. Best prepared at least one hour in advance of serving. The salad recipe is my quick invention this afternoon to use produce on hand in the refrigerator. I stumbled upon small organic parsnips recently and was very excited to find them! If you cannot find small parsnips (no more than 5" long), you're better off omitting them from the recipe. Created on 4 March 2009.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups mixed greens
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 small organic parsnip, peeled and shaved
1/4 cup red onions or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced black olives (for ~Tasty~)
2 medium celery ribs, sliced (include leaves!)
1/2 orange, peeled and cut into bite size chunks
1/2 small cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons agave nectar (not vegan if using honey) or 2 tablespoons honey (not vegan if using honey)
1 1/4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive bowl whisk together the agave nectar or honey, grated orange zest, fresh orange juice, poppy seeds, red wine vinegar, and salt.
  • Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Serve vinaigrette on side.
  • Servings estimated.

Sk Sujon Vai
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This salad is amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe.


rana sheak
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This salad is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Yassin sheasheaa
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I've tried many different salad recipes, but this one is my favorite.


Bongeka Khanyile
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Jeff Telly
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mark On keys
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


ganesh shrestha
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I added some grilled shrimp to this salad and it was delicious.


Nadeeka Dumindrani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Dolma Yangtsho
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


S4 Sarkar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of oranges, poppy seeds, and walnuts.


Giuliano Stroe
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Stephen Osuji
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Thomas Clegg
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I love the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the oranges in this salad.


Malik Samar
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


JM TV
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I highly recommend it!


Skill Boy
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


Mathew Fried
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The orange poppy seed vinaigrette was the star of the show. It was tangy, sweet, and perfectly balanced.


Imran_jutt 523
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. So refreshing and flavorful!


Mohamed Monir
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.