Mandarin Orange And Onion Salad

• 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)

1. In a large, nonmetallic container with a lid, combine mandarin orange segments, onion slices and poppy seed.
2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper.
3. Pour oil mixture over orange mixture.
4. Toss to coat oranges and onion. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
5. Tear lettuce (choose one lettuce or a combination of several greens) into bite size pieces; add to the mandarin orange mixture.
6. Add avocado, if using.
7. Toss well and serve immediately.
8. Yield:
9. 4 to 6 servings.

mandarin oranges, red onion, poppy seed, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, white pepper, bibb lettuce, avocado

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=287610 (may not work)