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Summer Poppy Seed Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This is a cool and refreshing salad.  You can also add some grilled chicken to make it extra filling.  I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, Amy.  Amy is another one of my favorite cooks.  
Author Amy Paulson

Ingredients

  • romaine salad mix as desired
  • spinach leaves as desired
  • mandarin oranges as desired
  • sliced strawberries as desired
  • red onion, finely chopped as desired

Candied Almond Slices

  • 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 to 1 cup slivered almonds

Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat together brown sugar, sugar and almonds (I put in about 1/2 Tablespoon water) and stir to keep from scorching.  Once liquid is gone, spread on waxed paper to cool.  Set aside.
  • To make the dressing:  combine all ingredients and blend in blender.  Make sure the onions are finely chopped.  
  • Put salad together.  Toss salad mix, spinach, fruit, onions together.  Put desired amount in a bowl or on a plate.  Sprinkle candied almonds on top.  Pour desired amount of dressing on top.  Use grilled chicken to give it a bit more substance.  This is a great meal in itself.