Citrus-Nut Salad Delight

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Ready in: 15 mins

Savor the exquisite flavors of this refreshing citrus salad with a delightful crunch of salted peanuts (or other nuts that you prefer). The perfect combination of tangy mandarin oranges, crisp lettuce, and savory nuts, all tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing.

Ingredients

For salad

2
bunches lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2
cans mandarin orange sections, drained
1
cup salted peanuts

For dressing

34
cup granulated sugar
1
cup vegetable oil
1
teaspoon dry mustard
1
teaspoon salt
1
cup red wine vinegar
1 12
tablespoons onions, minced
2
tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

For salad

1. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and mix with mandarin oranges and salted peanuts in a large bowl.

For dressing

1. Combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, dry mustard, salt, red wine vinegar, minced onions, and poppy seeds in a jar.
2. Shake the jar well to blend the ingredients. Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Published on Sep 29, 2024 by Luminița