Fruit Frenzy Poppyseed Salad for Tea Time Tuesday

Hello Friends!!

It seems like it has been forever since we

shared Tea on Tuesday. 

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday 

and New Year Celebration. 

This time of year, many people seem to renew their interest

in getting "fitness-y" and are more health conscious.

I even found myself interested in some new salad

ideas and just love what YUMMY MUMMY

offered this week, check it out HERE!

This inspired me pull out my all time favorite salad

recipe to make for Tea Party Tuesday this week.

This is something that is great anytime of year and 

definitely can serve as a meal itself, or delightful side!

I call it Fruit Frenzy Poppyseed Salad, but you 

might recognize it as very similar to Panera's seasonal

strawberry poppyseed salad that is so delicious! 

I often add a grilled chicken breast and that is a

wonderful source of protein.

This could not be more simple to make.

Plus, it tastes phenomenal and is GOOD FOR YOU!

Ingredients:

Romaine and Spinach salad leaves

Strawberries cut-up

blueberries

mandarin oranges

pineapple

toasted pecans

*to be honest, I don't really measure the amount of fruit I put in but usually I just cut cup a container of strawberries, use 1 container of blueberries, 1 can of mandarins and 1 small can diced pineapple (juices drained) and throw what I want in there! 

Poppyseed salad dressing 

1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Combine vinegar, sugar and mustard in container of electric blender. 

Process on low while gradually adding oil. 

After thoroughly blending, add poppy seeds and stir until mixed through. 

Chill.

Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups Per Serving 

For a printable recipe for the dressing click HERE! 

I enjoyed this salad today with a nice hot

cup of Vanilla Caramel Truffle!

I must say that I am very excited for 2012. I feel very, very blessed. 

I have the world's best husband for sure and my 

child is just the absolute bee's knees, seriously, 

that kid just cracks me up!

I am also excited to see what YOU are bringing this week!

I often link up to these fantastic parties!

TEA, INSPIRATION & TABLESCAPES:

Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday

Martha's Favorite TeaCup Tuesday
The Plumed Pen ~ Tuesday Tea for Two!
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Tabletop Tuesday

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday

A Return to Loveliness

LACE Wednesdays

Tablescape Thursday

Pink Saturday

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday ~ Breath of Fresh Air

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