Try easy SPINACH/ROMAINE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING & MANDARIN OR Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
SALAD 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8 inch cubes 1?4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, remove stems and discard (about 10 ounces) 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces 1?3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted DRESSING 1?2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 4 tablespoons six-year-old balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons liquid honey 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1?4 teaspoon salt 1?4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
DIRECTIONS
SALAD - Drain oranges, place into a bowl and set aside. Cube apples and place in a bowl. Pour lemon juice over; mix well to coat to prevent from turning brown and let marinate for about 1 hour or longer. Before using apples, drain any excess lemon juice. Prepare spinach and Romaine lettuce; dry on paper towels, and add to a large bowl. Add ice cubes and let chill for at least 1/2 hour to crisp. DRESSING - In a glass jar with lid, add orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; shake well to blend. TO SERVE - Remove ice from the greens and discard; drain any water. Add apples and pine nuts and toss to mix well. Add dressing mixture and toss to coat well. Arrange spinach on individual salad plates and top with 3 or 4 Mandarin orange segments. This dressing is also very good with young, mixed greens.
by: William Uncle Bill
