Fresh Citrus Salad with Orange Honey Vinaigrette
A delicious, colorful salad that's great as a side dish or as a satisfying lunch. Use different colored oranges for visual interest and taste sensations.
Servings: 4
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 cups favourite lettuce greens
- 1 navel orange
- 1 Cara Cara orange
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red cabbage (optional)
- 1/2 cup toasted pepitas
- 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or fresh pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh green onions, chives or dill
- Orange Honey Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare oranges. Slice top and bottom of oranges. Place on cutting board and run a sharp knife between the peel and the flesh of the orange from the top to the bottom all around the orange to remove the peel and white pith. A quick way to peel oranges - and they look pretty too!
- On a large plate, shallow bowl or platter, spread green leafy mix and toss in red cabbage if using.
- Layer on remaining ingredients in an attractive display finishing with fresh herbs.
- Make vinaigrette by pouring all ingredients in a screw top jar and shaking vigorously.
- Serve vinaigrette on side to keep the lettuce looking fresh and to allow each guest to add as much or as little dressing as they like.
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Notes
Any extra dressing can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Extra, undressed salad will last 2-3 days in fridge wrapped in plastic wrap.
Make it a full meal - add whole grains and cooked chicken or other protein sources
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Iron: 3mg