KOOL POPPY SEED SUMMER SALAD

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We love, love, love this salad. The dressing is the real star here, with an awesomely delicious flavor. Linda calls for canned chicken in her recipe, but we like using leftover rotisserie chicken instead. Either way is terrific!

Provided by Linda Franklin

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 c olive oil
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 Tbsp honey mustard
1 tsp salt
1/3 c lemon juice, fresh
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 c each sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges
1/4 c chopped red onion
1 c chopped walnuts
1 can(s) white chicken breast (swansons)
1 large english cucumber sliced thin
2 c shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Layer lettuce, chicken, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, nuts, then red onion unto 3-4 serving plates. Set aside. Mix and shake oil, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt and poppy seeds. Drizzle on each salad to taste. Top with shredded Swiss Cheese.
  • 2. Serve with crusty Italian Bread; be sure you have enough to dip in the remaining dressing/just cannot resist!

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