- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- Salad:
- 1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
- 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.
- Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.