Orange Poppy Seed Salad
This Orange Poppy Seed Salad combines juicy oranges, crisp greens, creamy Greek yogurt, and mild Canadian mozzarella for a fresh and vibrant dish. The yogurt-based dressing adds a light tang, while the mozzarella brings a soft, milky texture that perfectly complements the citrus flavors.
Preparation time
15 minutes
Yield
1 serving
Nutritional information
Energy
315 Calories
Protein
14 g
Carbohydrate
26 g
Fat
19 g
Fibre
4.4 g
Sodium
237 mg
Top 5 Nutrients
(% DV*)
Calcium
26 % / 335 mg
Vitamin C
61 %
Vitamin B12
50 %
Folate
33 %
Riboflavin
29 %
*percentage of daily value
Ingredients
SALAD DRESSING
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) poppy seeds
- 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup
- 2 tsp (10 mL) orange juice
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) orange zest
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced green apple
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange segments
PROTEIN
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) grated Canadian Mozzarella
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped pecans
GRAINS AND GREENS
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) baby spinach
Preparation
- Make the salad dressing.
- Prepare the salad fixings.
- Place all the ingredients in a jar in the following order:
- Salad dressing
- Firm vegetables and fruit (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, corn, celery, apple, grapes)
- Soft vegetables and fruit (avocado, mushrooms, orange)
- Protein
- Grains and greens
- Cover tightly with the lid and refrigerate. Keeps up to 2 days.
- When it’s time to eat, simply toss and enjoy!
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