This recipe came from Our Best Bites and it is super yummy and easy to make! I have almost all the ingredients on hand (except the avocado) and it is a great change to the normal boring salad!
Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad- 8 oz (1/2 bag) of baby spinach
- 1/2-1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
- (for both lettuce I just used what I had on hand)
- 1/2 thinly sliced medium red onion
- 1 large avocado, cubed
- 8 oz mozzarella or swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 12 oz pkg. bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. When ready to serve, toss with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately. If you anticipate leftovers, just let you eaters dress their own salads!
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- a few turns of freshly ground black pepper (or a little of the regular stuff)
- 3/4 cup sugar (I may use less sugar next time and taste!)
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
In a blender, combine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and mustard. While the blender is running, add the green onion. Continue running the blender and add the oil in a steady stream and is fully incorporated into the dressing.
Pour the dressing into a serving or storage container and whisk in poppy seeds. Serve over your leafy greens!
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