Mandarin Orange And Onion Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium size red onion, cut into thin slices
2 Tbsp. poppy seed
extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
white pepper to taste
bibb lettuce, arugula, watercress or Boston lettuce
1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced thin (optional)

Preparation

In a large, nonmetallic container with a lid, combine mandarin orange segments, onion slices and poppy seed.
In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper.
Pour oil mixture over orange mixture.
Toss to coat oranges and onion. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Tear lettuce (choose one lettuce or a combination of several greens) into bite size pieces; add to the mandarin orange mixture.
Add avocado, if using.
Toss well and serve immediately.
Yield:
4 to 6 servings.