tantalizing mandarin orange shrimp salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Dee *
*, CA

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.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tantalizing mandarin orange shrimp salad

  • 2
    heads romain lettuce cleaned and dried
  • 2 15oz can
    mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/8-1/4
    red onion sliced into rings for garnish
  • 1/2-1 lb
    jumbo shrimp-i use 1 12oz bag 26-30 count
  • 2 3oz bag
    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 c
    white sugar
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    red onion juice and pulp-grated and on fine side of grater. the grated onion really pops the taste of this dressing
  • 1 c
    salad oil
  • 11/2 tsp
    poppy seeds

How To Make tantalizing mandarin orange shrimp salad

  • 1
    Toss all ingredients except for sliced red onions.
  • 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.
  • 3
    Put slices of red onion on top for garnish.
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