Mandarin Pecan Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeaune Hadl Van Meter

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts and citrus, then drizzled with a sweet-tart poppy seed dressing.

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Mandarin Pecan Salad

Yield:2 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups torn romaine
  • 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 10 pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • poppy seed dressing:
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 teaspoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • Dash onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
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Directions

  1. Divide the romaine, oranges, pecans and cranberries between two salad plates. In a blender, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and onion powder; cover and process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads.
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