Orange Strawberry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

This really is a beautiful salad. Whether you are serving this from a bowl or directly on the salad plate, it will look great.

8 to 10 cups romaine and lettuce greens torn into bite-size pieces

1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

¾ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Toss the lettuce, oranges, and strawberries together in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper. Add the vinaigrette to the lettuce mixture and toss to coat. Top with the red onion slices and walnuts.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.