- Dressing:
- 2/3 cup light olive oil
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Salad:
- 1 (5 ounce) package spring mix salad greens
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1 pkg. (4 serving size) crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup seasoned walnuts, or to taste (optional)
- Blend olive oil, sugar, orange juice, poppy seeds, minced onion, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Toss salad greens, green onions, avocado, green apple, goat cheese, cranberries, golden raisins, mandarin oranges, and walnuts together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss to coat.