Orange Spinach Salad

Name: Orange Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 bunch romaine, torn; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

1

In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over low heat. Add almonds and stir to coat. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread onto a greased sheet of foil; break apart if necessary.
2

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, red onion, bacon and oranges.
3

For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.
4

Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugared almonds. Serve immediately.