Favorite Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing is the perfect salad to make and take or just have on hand for a delicious lunch!
When my son comes home I always have to have our Favorite Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing in large supply. When he’s hungry this salad is the first thing he grabs by the bucket load. I guess he didn’t inherit my ice cream gene!
Several years ago when our family would all get together for the holidays, we would always request that my mother-in-law bring “her” salad. It was so easy for her to make and take. She just put everything in ziplock bags and the dressing in a jar. It all went into one bowl right before we ate it. The bowl always emptied too quickly! She’s into her 90’s now and she’s passed on the salad gauntlet to us youngsters!
The only change that I’ve made is that I don’t add the dressing to the entire bowl. It’s not that I don’t love it, it’s the opposite! I want a cup of this dressing with a handful of lettuce so I try and show a bit of restraint. I also serve this salad with homemade croutons, seeds, nuts, and craisins. I have a regular party going on in my salad bowl!
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Favorite Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 2/3 cups vegetable oil
Salad
- Lettuce greens of your choice torn to bite size
- 1 cup cashews lightly chopped
- 1 cup craisins
- 6 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- optional ingredients include shredded cheese or chicken, cubed fruit or veggies
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients and mix well. Right before serving, combine salad ingredients and drizzle with dressing. Reserve any extra dressing in the refrigerator for future use.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
It’s not that she never wanted to share her recipe but we just never asked for it. You know how it wouldn’t be the same if Grandma didn’t bring her salad? We’ve gotten past that and now she enjoys it at our table and we enjoy it a lot more often.
Here are a couple other salads that we just can’t live without.
Popeye Approved Vegetarian Spinach Power Salad
Mixed Green Salad with Figs, Proscuitto, Walnut & Parmesan
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Sally
Monday 5th of February 2024
This is going to be my go to dressing! It is so good and everyone loved it. I've made it twice in one week. So refreshing.
Mike
Tuesday 26th of May 2020
This is our favorite salad dressing as is requested by our company when they are in for the holidays
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)
Friday 7th of July 2017
This salad looks so tasty! :)
Julie Menghini
Saturday 8th of July 2017
Thank you Pamela! It is very tasty and so easy to make.
Sandhya Nadkarni
Thursday 6th of July 2017
I love green salads too Julie and poppy seed dressing is a favorite! Thank you for sharing - I would save a cup of that dressing for myself too :)
Julie Menghini
Thursday 6th of July 2017
Thank you so much, Sandhya! It is definitely all about the dressing!
liz
Thursday 6th of July 2017
I adore the combination of fruit, crisp greens, and a tangy dressing. Lovely salad.
Julie Menghini
Thursday 6th of July 2017
Thank you, Liz! I can eat salad every day of the week especially in this heat!