kathy’s poppyseed dressing and perfect paired salad

Name: Kathy’s Poppyseed Dressing and Perfect Paired Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## KATHY’S POPPYSEED DRESSING; 1/3 cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 2/3 cup(s) vegetable or canola oil; 2 tablespoon(s) water; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon(s) yellow mustard (or a squirt); 1-2 tablespoon(s) white sugar or to taste; 1-2 teaspoon(s) poppy seeds; ## GREG’S FAVORITE SALAD WITH FRUIT; mixed salad greens; grilled or cooked chicken slices; onions, cut in rings; grape tomatoes, cut in half; croutons; walnut or pecan pieces; cut up fruit (like peaches, pears, apples, strawberries); tender crisp asparagus, optional***

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Nov 13, 2024

One of my favorite family dressing and salad recipes comes from my Texas sister, Kathy. She shared this dressing and a gorgeous salad in 2016, then explained that she adds whatever fruit she has on hand to mixed greens with grilled chicken slices to get her husband, Greg, to eat fruit. This makes a lovely potluck salad, also. Just add the dressing right before serving. It will become a family favorite for you, too. =^..^=

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Poppyseed Dressing with Tossed Salad with Chicken Slices & Fruit

prep time 15 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

KATHY’S POPPYSEED DRESSING
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon yellow mustard (or a squirt)
1-2 tablespoon white sugar or to taste
1-2 teaspoon poppy seeds
GREG’S FAVORITE SALAD WITH FRUIT
mixed salad greens
grilled or cooked chicken slices
onions, cut in rings
grape tomatoes, cut in half
croutons
walnut or pecan pieces
cut up fruit (like peaches, pears, apples, strawberries)
tender crisp asparagus, optional***

How To Make kathy’s poppyseed dressing and perfect paired salad

Step 1

For the poppy seed dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar or container with a lid. Shake well. Taste and adjust, as desired. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 2

For the salad, layer vegetables and fruit in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving. Add dressing right before serving and toss gently.
Step 3

***To prepare the asparagus, clean in cold water and trim the bottoms of the asparagus spears. Cut the asparagus spears in half. Put in a microwave-safe bowl with 2-3 Tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave for about 7 minutes until “tender crisp.” Drain hot water. Chill asparagus in cold water with ice cubes for a couple of minutes. Drain and dry before adding to the salad.
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