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5 from 2 votes

Mixed Green Salad with Sweet Poppyseed Dressing Recipe

Crisp mixed greens tossed with sweet poppyseed dressing. This refreshing salad pairs perfectly with berries and nuts for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Dressing

  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • ⅔ 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

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.

Notes

Optional ingredients include shredded cheese or chicken, cubed fruit or veggies, and croutons.
  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.  
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