Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Description
Crisp romaine, crumbled bacon, mandarin orange segments, toasted almonds, and a homemade vinaigrette make this green salad a standout.
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
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10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
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1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
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1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions
1
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2
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.
3
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.