tantalizing mandarin orange shrimp salad

Name: Tantalizing Mandarin Orange Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - heads romain lettuce cleaned and dried; 2 15oz can(s) mandarin oranges drained; 1/8-1/4 - red onion sliced into rings for garnish; 1/2-1 pound(s) jumbo shrimp-i use 1 12oz bag 26-30 count; 2 3oz bag(s) slivered almonds toasted till golden brown; 1-2 - avocados-i use haas avocados they have a rich buttery taste; ## SEE MY RECIPE FOR DEE'S TANTALIZING POPPYSEED DRESSING BELOW; 3/4 cup(s) white sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/3 cup(s) wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) red onion juice and pulp-grated and on fine side of grater. the grated onion really pops the taste of this dressing; 1 cup(s) salad oil; 11/2 teaspoon(s) poppy seeds

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Dee *

*, CA

Updated on Jun 17, 2014

This salad is a real crowd pleaser or just right for your family dinner or picnic. I triple this recipe for our church functions. It is always the first salad to go. It's often requested by many. I have made this salad with the poppy seed dressing for over 30 years. The photo(s) are mine.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - heads romain lettuce cleaned and dried
2 15oz cans mandarin oranges drained
1/8-1/4 - red onion sliced into rings for garnish
1/2-1 pound jumbo shrimp-i use 1 12oz bag 26-30 count
2 3oz bags slivered almonds toasted till golden brown
1-2 - avocados-i use haas avocados they have a rich buttery taste
SEE MY RECIPE FOR DEE'S TANTALIZING POPPYSEED DRESSING BELOW
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red onion juice and pulp-grated and on fine side of grater. the grated onion really pops the taste of this dressing
1 cup salad oil
11/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

How To Make tantalizing mandarin orange shrimp salad

Step 1

Toss all ingredients except for sliced red onions.

Step 2

Mix all ingredients for poppy seed dressing in blender. Then pour amount you would like on salad and toss again. This poppy seed recipe makes enough for when I triple the recipe to make for church.
Step 3

Put slices of red onion on top for garnish.
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