Mandarin Pecan Salad

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts and citrus, then drizzled with a sweet-tart poppy seed dressing.

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Mandarin Pecan Salad

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups torn romaine
  • 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 10 pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • poppy seed dressing:
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 teaspoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • Dash onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Divide the romaine, oranges, pecans and cranberries between two salad plates. In a blender, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and onion powder; cover and process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads.
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