Orange-Poppy Seed Salad
Description
A bright, elegant salad with homemade sugared almonds — egg white and sugar coated almonds baked until golden and crisp, tossed with Bibb and leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and green onion, then dressed in a tangy orange-poppy seed vinaigrette. A showstopper for a luncheon or dinner party.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Beat the egg white at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
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Add the sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating 2 to 4 minutes until stiff peaks form and the sugar dissolves.
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Fold in the sliced almonds.
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Melt the butter in a 9-inch square pan in a 325°F oven.
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Add the coated almonds to the pan and bake, stirring every 5 minutes, for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and dry. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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Toss together the Bibb lettuce, leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and green onion in a large bowl.
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Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange rind, orange juice, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently.
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Sprinkle with the sugared almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Sodium 95mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The sugared almonds need to be stirred every 5 minutes while baking to brown evenly and prevent burning — set a timer so you don't forget.
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