Mandarin Orange Salad With Warm Poppy Seed Dressing

Simple to make for a weeknight dinner or a weekend dinner party.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1  head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds, toasted until golden brown
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a salad bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3. Warm in the microwave for 1 minute.
4. Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad.
5. Toss to combine well and serve at once.