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Orange-Poppy Seed Salad

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 325  F
Servings: 6
Calories: 280
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 Eggwhite
  • 1/4 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Cup Almonds, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn
  • 1 head Leaf lettuce, torn
  • 11 oz. Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 20 Strawberries, sliced
  • 1 Green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 Cups Olive oil
  • 1/4 Cups Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Orange rind, grated
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Poppy seeds
  • 1/8 tsp. Salt
  • 1/8 tsp. Pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Beat the egg white at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
  2. 2
    Add the sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating 2 to 4 minutes until stiff peaks form and the sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Fold in the sliced almonds.
  4. 4
    Melt the butter in a 9-inch square pan in a 325°F oven.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Toss together the Bibb lettuce, leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and green onion in a large bowl.
  7. 7
    Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange rind, orange juice, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8
    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently.
  9. 9
    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.

Keywords: orange poppy seed salad recipe, Southern Living salad, sugared almonds salad, mandarin orange strawberry salad, poppy seed vinaigrette recipe, elegant lettuce salad
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