Crispy Crunchy Orange Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly textured, this Crispy Crunchy Orange Salad brings vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch to your table. Featuring a medley of crisp romaine lettuce and tender baby spinach, this salad is perfectly complemented by juicy navel orange segments, sweet julienned carrots, and the subtle crunch of red bell pepper. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds add nutty, fragrant layers, while the zesty homemade citrus dressing—made with olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and apple cider vinegar—ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful salad is an easy and healthy side dish bursting with fresh produce and bold flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a refreshing pairing for grilled meats, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 whole Navel orange
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl with the spinach.
Peel the navel oranges and divide them into segments, removing any seeds. Set aside.
Peel the large carrot and julienne (cut into thin matchstick-sized pieces). Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Add both to the bowl of greens.
In a dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add the sesame seeds and toast for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Top the salad with the cooled toasted almonds and sesame seeds for an extra crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors and textures of this Crispy Crunchy Orange Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.9 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1322 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2340 mg | 50% | |
*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.
