Orange Poppy Seed Salad

Total Time Prep: 35 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
In our area, olives, walnuts, pomegranates and oranges are grown locally, and I love using them in recipes. I include all four ingredients in a simple but refreshing romanine salad. —Faith Sommers, Bangor, California

Ingredients

  • 8 cups torn romaine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2/3 cup canola or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and walnuts. Place oil, sugar, vinegar, poppy seeds, salt and mustard in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour desired amount over romaine mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 327 calories, 27g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

In our area, olives, walnuts, pomegranates and oranges are grown locally, and I love using them in recipes. I include all four ingredients in a simple but refreshing romanine salad. —Faith Sommers, Bangor, California
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