Mandarin Pecan Salad

Name: Mandarin Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 333 calories, 26g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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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