1 head lettuce, cut up
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
5 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

DRESSING:

1/2 c. sugar (or more or less to taste)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. white vinegar
1 c. oil

Put dressing ingredients in blender for 15 seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoon poppy seed; chill.

Mix salad ingredients with dressing when ready to serve.