Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
6 slices bacon |
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar |
3/4 cup white sugar |
1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon poppy seeds |
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves |
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained |
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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