Refreshing Citrus Salad
Description
This refreshing green salad with mandarin oranges, gorgonzola cheese, and toasted almonds is tossed with a sweet poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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2 tablespoons minced onion
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2 tablespoons poppy seeds
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
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1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
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1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
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1/2 cup grape tomatoes
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1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
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1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
Directions
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Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.
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Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.