Miriam's Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Name: Miriam's Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup white wine vinegar; 13 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup oil; ⅓ teaspoon poppy seed; 1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite size pieces; 1 orange, peeled and sliced into rounds; 1 avocado, sliced; 12 red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
13 medium onion, chopped
1 cup oil
⅓ teaspoon poppy seed
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and torn into bite size pieces
1 orange, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 avocado, sliced
12 red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt

1
For the dressing:.
2
Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender.
3
With the motor running, add the oil gradually.
4
Stop the blender and add the poppy seeds stirring with a spoon to combine.
5
(Do not use the blender after adding the poppy seeds).
6
For the walnut croutons:.
7
Saute the nuts in the butter and salt until toasted smelling and crispy.
8
For the salad:.
9
Arrange the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
10
Dress with 1/4-1/2 cup of the dressing.
11
Scatter the orange, avocado, onion and walnut croutons on top.
12
Serve immediately.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Miriam's Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing 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!

Miriam's Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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