Recipe-185-Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
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Recipe-185-Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
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Nothing screams summer quite like a delicious, freshly made salad. Whether you're entertaining guests on the patio or just looking to spruce up your lunchtime routine, this Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette is a perfect way to brighten your day! Packed with flavor and sweetness from juicy mandarin oranges and pops of crunchy poppy seeds, this salads will have your taste buds dancing! With minimal effort but maximum delight - go ahead, treat yourself today and whip up this amazing dish for all occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach, fresh
- 3 cups arugula
- 2 pc mandarin oranges, cut in wedges
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
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4 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs honey
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
Heat 1 tbs of the olive oil in a pan and toast the walnuts for 2 minutes, tossing and seasoning with a pinch of salt.
In the meantime make the dressing by whisking together the remaining olive oil with the vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Mix the spinach with the arugula and place in a salad bowl. Top with the mandarin orange segments, cranberries and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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