Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
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.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
457 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup white sugar
6 slices bacon
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
