Spinach Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Mandarin or
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Mandarin Oranges! A harmonious blend of crisp baby spinach, crunchy romaine lettuce, and juicy mandarin oranges creates the perfect base for this refreshing dish. Thinly sliced red onion and toasted almonds add layers of texture and flavor, while the homemade poppy seed dressing—a tangy-sweet fusion of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of vinegar—ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this salad is a delightful balance of freshness and sophistication. Serve it as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or even a festive starter for your guests to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 15 ounces Canned mandarin oranges, drained
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach and chopped romaine lettuce.
Add the drained mandarin oranges and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds evenly over the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad, starting with half the dressing and adding more to taste as desired.
Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the greens and toppings with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, refreshing salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 873 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1222 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
