Romaine and Mandarin Salad Ingredients 6 slices bacon 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Directions Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. 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 mixed good and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside. 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. Back