serves 8
Salad:
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
5 ounces slivered almonds
Dressing:
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Mix lettuce, oranges, green onions, and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
Blend sugar, vinegar, salt, and mustard in a blender. Stream oil into the dressing while blending. Continue to blend until the dressing emulsifies. Add poppy seeds and blend briefly to mix. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
515 Calories
37g Fat
43g Carbs
7g Protein