Green Salad with Almonds Oranges
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Green Salad with Almonds and Oranges, a refreshing medley of crisp mixed salad greens, juicy navel orange segments, and the delicate crunch of toasted almonds. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, while a zesty, homemade vinaigrette—made with fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey—ties it all together in a burst of citrusy flavor. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 15 minutes, is perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for special occasions. Packed with texture and balanced flavors, it's a delicious way to add a nutrient-rich, seasonal twist to your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 2 large navel oranges
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the navel oranges, removing all the white pith. Slice the oranges into rounds or segments, and set aside.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the salad bowl with the greens.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad greens, oranges, and onions. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Top the salad with the toasted almonds just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1358 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
