Bibb Greens Topped with Orange Dried Cranberries and Sunflower
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Bibb Greens Salad topped with orange-flavored dried cranberries and roasted sunflower seeds. Perfect as a light starter or side dish, this recipe combines crisp Bibb lettuce with the sweet and tangy pop of citrus-infused cranberries and the savory crunch of sunflower seeds. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, and a hint of honey, this salad is a delicious harmony of flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is an elegant yet simple way to add a touch of sophistication to your table while embracing fresh, seasonal produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Bibb lettuce
- 0.5 cup Orange-flavored dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Roasted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the Bibb lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Gently pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
2. Tear the Bibb lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
3. Sprinkle the orange-flavored dried cranberries evenly over the lettuce, followed by the roasted sunflower seeds.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
5. Drizzle the prepared citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat the leaves evenly.
6. Serve the salad immediately as a light starter or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
