SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR
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
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.
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GRAYCAT WILFRED
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet mandarin oranges, the tangy poppy seed dressing, and the crunchy spinach and romaine lettuce all come together perfectly.
abdullah Qureshi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing make it sweet and tangy, and the spinach and romaine lettuce add a healthy crunch.
Joyce Alobo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad was surprisingly good. The poppy seed dressing and mandarin oranges really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.
yaari yaari
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I also like to add some chopped avocado for a creamy texture.
Prega Govinder
[email protected]I've never made a salad with poppy seed dressing before, but I'm so glad I tried this one. It's now my go-to salad dressing.
Naol Ch
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Jocelyn Lillian Taylor
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet mandarin oranges, the tangy poppy seed dressing, and the crunchy spinach and romaine lettuce all come together perfectly.
Pearl.__.pebbles
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The mandarin oranges and poppy seed dressing make it sweet and tangy, and the spinach and romaine lettuce add a healthy crunch.
ganesh parsai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of poppy seed dressing, but this one was surprisingly good. It was light and tangy, and it didn't overpower the salad.
Joydeb Bepari
[email protected]I was looking for a light and refreshing salad for a summer party and this one fit the bill perfectly. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables.
Evans 2200
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I also like to add some chopped avocado for a creamy texture.
Mahad Irfan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.
Flavia Faith
[email protected]This salad is simple but delicious. I love the combination of the sweet mandarin oranges and the tangy poppy seed dressing.
Ella Nova
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. The dressing is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Enock Samson
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The poppy seed dressing was the perfect complement to the fresh spinach and romaine lettuce. I also added some chopped walnuts for an extra crunch.