Best Mandarin Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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MANDARIN POMEGRANATE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Mandarin Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

A festive colorful fruit filled salad that's perfect for holidays and parties! Spinach is layered oranges, pomegranate arils, avocado and topped with a creamy poppy seed dressing.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 oz baby spinach
3 mandarin oranges (10 oz), (peeled and segmented)
3/4 cup pomegranate arils*
1 medium avocado, (diced)
1/4 cup sliced almonds, (toasted)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise ((tested with Hellman's light))
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 Tbsp milk, (if needed)

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a small mixing bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Add mayonnaise, honey and poppy seeds and whisk until combined. Mix in milk to thin if desired. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the salad: In a salad bowl layer spinach, mandarine oranges, pomegranate arils, avocado, almonds and walnuts.
  • Pour desired amount of dressing over top (or alternately just dress each serving). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD



Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad image

Provided by Kirsten

Time 10m

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 oz bag spinach (washed)
11 oz can mandarin oranges (drained)
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ((more if desired))
1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Oscar Mayer real bacon bits)
1/2 cup candied almond slivers (recipe link above)
1/2 cup poppy seed dressing (I love Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing)

Steps:

  • Make your candied almond slivers. Make sure they have at least 30 minutes to cool. I usually do mine the night before.
  • Put your washed spinach in large bowl. Sprinkle the cheese, bacon bits, and candied almond slivers over the top. Drain the mandarin oranges and place on top. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over salad - as much as you would like and toss with salad tongs. Serve with your favorite main dish and enjoy!

SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and bacon. Place vinegar, onion, sugar, salt and mustard in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Divide salad among 6 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Everyone's Favorite Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

This recipe quickly becomes the favorite of pretty much everyone that tries it. It's so tasty, it's easy to make, and the ingredients are interchangeable! You can use the dressing immediately or make it in advance and store in refrigerator up to a couple of days. I have substituted pears and mandarin oranges for the strawberries and feta instead of blue cheese. Be creative! YUM!

Provided by GOHIPP

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, or as needed
½ cup roasted pecan halves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Layer spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans in individual bowls; drizzle dressing generously over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 458.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN POPPY SEED DRESSING



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If you've never tasted toasted pine nuts before, then this recipe will make you a fan! (They can easily be found in any bulk food store). This is the recipe that also started my love affair with balsamic vinegar, all the different flavors blend marvelously well in this awesome salad!

Provided by MMers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 granny smith apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Cool and set aside.
  • Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and toss to coat well.
  • Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.

MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Uses avocado, bacon and onion as well. This salad gives a lot of flavor for an easy effort. When serving this I get all the ingredients ready ahead of time, keeping them separate. Then toss everything together just before serving.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
2/3 teaspoon dry mustard
2/3 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 lb spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 lb bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium avocado, sliced
1/4 medium red onions, cut into rings or 3 green onions

Steps:

  • Dressing: Combine all ingredients and whisk to emulsify.
  • Salad: Combine all ingredients, drizzle with dressing, toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 480.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.9

SPINACH MANDARIN POPPY SEED SALAD RECIPE



Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad Recipe image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces baby spinach
1/2 head Romaine lettuce (chopped)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 avocado (diced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 (15 ounce) can Mandarin oranges (drained)
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 green onion (diced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1453 kcal, Fat 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 3082 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 37 mg

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

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.

Provided by Joni B.

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 31 g

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