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Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
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⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
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¾ cup white sugar
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½ red onion, coarsely chopped
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½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
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10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
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1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
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¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions
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Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
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Place vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt into the bowl of a blender. Cover, and puree on high until smooth. Reduce blender speed to medium-low; slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend until incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
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To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, Mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
457 | Calories |
34g | Fat |
35g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 457 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 34g | 43% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
Sodium 342mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 31g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Vitamin C 39mg | 44% |
Calcium 60mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 407mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.