Orange Poppy Seed Salad
 
Ingredients
  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups chopped romaine
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup roasted pecans
  • 1-2 avocados, peeled & diced
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ⅔ cup salad oil (olive, canola etc.)
  • 2 tsp. orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
  1. FOR THE DRESSING: add all ingredients except the poppy seeds and sugar to a blender or food processor. Blend till smooth. Add the sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time until it tastes right to you. (I used 2 tablespoons) Stir in the poppy seeds. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. FOR THE SALAD: Roast the pecans (Bake at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes, turning once halfway through)
  3. Wash the lettuce. Chop into bite sized pieces. Peel and slice the onion. Peel and cut up the orange.
  4. Peel and cut up avocado.
  5. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add toppings and finish with desired amount of dressing.
  6. NOTES: dressing will keep in fridge for one week.
Recipe by Baked in AZ at http://bakedinaz.com/orange-poppy-seed-salad/