Fruited Poppy Seed Salad Recipe

Name: Fruited Poppy Seed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine Lettuce; 1 head Red Leaf Lettuce; Purple Onion; 1 can Mandarin Oranges; 1 quart Sliced Strawberries; 2 cups Halved Grapes; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/3 cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 cup Vegetable Oil, Canola Or Your Preference; 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

Servings: persons

1 head Romaine Lettuce
1 head Red Leaf Lettuce
Purple Onion
1 can Mandarin Oranges
1 quart Sliced Strawberries
2 cups Halved Grapes
3/4 cups Sugar
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon Salt
1/3 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Vegetable Oil, Canola Or Your Preference
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

1
Wash, pat dry and prepare salad fixings.
2
Salad dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated or can be used at room temperature right after preparing.
3
Mix sugar, mustard, salt and vineger with a whisk or in a blender or mixer. Gradually add oil while mixing, until dressing develops a creamy consistency. Add poppy seeds and blend till dispersed well.
4
This salad is also good with pieces of fried or grilled chicken, and we also make a meal of it by adding only lettuce to cubed ham, diced boiled eggs and cubes of cheddar cheese. It's wonderful and the recipe is very versatile.
5
When refrigerating the dressing, it tends to separate. So re-blend before serving again. I would imagine this will hold up in the refrigerator nicely for several days, but I wouldn't know. It's usually gone with the first meal!
6
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Romaine Lettuce, 1 head Red Leaf Lettuce, Purple Onion, 1 can Mandarin Oranges, and more.

Yes, Fruited Poppy Seed Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruited Poppy Seed Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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