Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

This Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad Recipe is perfect to bring to a summer barbecue or eat in your sweat pants dreaming of warm summer days.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Ingredients

8 ounces baby spinach
½ head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
12 ounces bacon, 1 package, cooked and crumbled
15 ounces mandarin oranges, 1 can, drained

Poppy Seed Dressing

⅓ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 green onion, diced
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Equipment

Instructions

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
When ready to serve, toss salad with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately.
If you anticipate leftovers, dress salads individually to avoid wilting.

Nutrition

Calories: 703 kcal · Carbohydrates: 32 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 63 g · Saturated Fat: 30 g · Cholesterol: 51 mg · Sodium: 479 mg · Potassium: 496 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 6576 IU · Vitamin C: 27 mg · Calcium: 144 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Salad