Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
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4.7
138 reviews
Excellent
Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup white vinegar (see note)
- ⅓ cup avocado oil olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon poppy seeds
Candied Nuts:
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans are my favorites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Small pinch of salt and cayenne pepper
Salad:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup feta bleu or Parmesan cheese
- 6-8 strips bacon cooked and chopped or crumbled
- ½ - 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine all the ingredients except the poppy seeds in a blender and process until combined. Add the poppy seeds and give it another whirl to combine. Pour in a jar and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For the nuts, in a 10-inch skillet, combine the nuts, sugar, butter, salt and cayenne. Heat over medium, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the sugar and butter melts and coats the nuts, 3-5 minutes. Immediately scrape the nuts onto a sheet of parchment and separate carefully into pieces to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cheese, bacon, dried fruit, and cooled nuts (break them into smaller pieces with a mallet, if needed). Pour a bit of the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Add more dressing, if needed (you may not use it all). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vinegar: I've also made it deliciously with red wine vinegar and an orange champagne vinegar I spied at Trader Joe's.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
501mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
138 reviews
Excellent
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