Candied Walnut Orange Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Candied Walnut Orange Salad, a perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy orange slices, and irresistible homemade candied walnuts, this dish is crowned with a light citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. The optional addition of creamy feta cheese adds a delightful savory touch, balancing the bright, zesty flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or as a show-stopping side dish for dinner parties or holiday gatherings. Perfect for citrus salad lovers and those seeking easy, healthy salad recipes, this is a must-try blend of textures and tastes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 medium Oranges
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the candied walnuts: In a medium-sized skillet, combine the walnuts and granulated sugar over medium heat.
Stir constantly for 5-7 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the walnuts evenly.
Transfer the candied walnuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and separate them to prevent clumping. Let them cool completely.
Prepare the oranges: Peel the oranges and slice them into thin rounds or segments, removing any seeds.
Make the citrus vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
Top the greens with the orange slices, cooled candied walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Candied Walnut Orange Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.1 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.1 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 62.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2745 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*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.
