Refreshing Citrus Salad

This refreshing green salad with mandarin oranges, gorgonzola cheese, and toasted almonds is tossed with a sweet poppy seed dressing.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• ½ cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
• ½ cup grape tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.

Step 2

Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.