Best Rainbow Salad With Lemon Poppyseed Dressing Recipes

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING

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This is one of my go-to fruit salad recipes! Fresh apples, mandarins, kiwi, bananas and pomegranate arils are all tossed with a sweet, bright poppyseed dressing. Always a party favorite! I've also tried this with pears in place of bananas for another delicious option.

Provided by Jaclyn

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp honey
2 tsp poppy seeds
8 mandarine oranges (, peeled and segmented)
4 apples ((preferably 2 gala and 2 golden delicious))
4 ripe kiwis peeled and diced
4 bananas (, peeled and diced)
1 1/2 cup pomegranate arils ((from about 1 large))

Steps:

For the dressing: In a mixing bowl or jar whisk together lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
Mix in olive oil, vegetable oil and honey until well blended. Stir in poppy seeds.
For the fruit salad: In a salad bowl toss together all of the fruit then pour dressing over top and gently toss to coat.
Serve immediately for best results.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAINBOW SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING

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This colorful salad boasts a rainbow of fruits and veggies in a tangy and sweet dressing.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 cup chopped English cucumber
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thin
1 Granny Smith apple, sliced thin
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup walnuts
⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

Toss the romaine lettuce, cucumber, green onions, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and carrot together in a large bowl. Arrange the apple slice atop the vegetable mixture. Scatter the blueberries, walnuts, and feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Whisk the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, onion powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle the grapeseed oil into the mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Stir the poppy seeds into the dressing; drizzle over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING

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A wonderful dressing for your favorite salads!

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING

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Wonderful salad for the holiday seasons. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

Provided by Nora LaCroix

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt. Process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING

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I like to use this lemon poppy seed dressing recipe on a romaine salad with apples and pears. If you want a stronger lemon flavor, add some lemon zest. -Bonnie Capper-Eckstein, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first 5 ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until smooth and creamy. Stir in poppy seeds. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.