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A close up of a delicious salad full of greens, mandarin oranges, avocados, bacon, and cheese, tossed in a sweet poppyseed dressing.

Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad

5 from 15 votes
This simple salad makes a great side for barbecues or potlucks, or a fantastic meal when you add grilled chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings8 side-salads
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces baby spinach (about half a bag)
  • ½-1 head Romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ thinly sliced medium red onion
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 8 ounces mozzarella or Swiss cheese shredded
  • 12 ounces bacon (1 package) cooked and crumbled
  • 1 large can Mandarin oranges drained
  • poppy seed dressing to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing in a large bowl. When ready to serve, toss with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include dressing. 
  • If you anticipate leftovers, just let your eaters dress their own salads because the dressing will make the greens wilt.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 798mg, Potassium: 767mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 9974IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 327mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spinach Mandarin Poppy Seed Salad
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $12
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