Leek Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Leek Salad with Mandarin Oranges, a perfect blend of sweet, citrusy, and savory flavors. Tender, blanched leeks pair beautifully with juicy mandarin orange segments and a bed of crisp mixed greens, all brought together by a zesty citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. This simple yet elegant salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is an ideal side dish or light main course for any occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley for an extra touch of color and freshness, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free salad option bursting with seasonal ingredients and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole leeks (white and light green parts only)
- 4 whole mandarin oranges (peeled and segments separated)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the leeks under cold water to remove any grit or dirt. Slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the sliced leeks and blanch them for 2 minutes until they are tender. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat the leeks dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Peel the mandarin oranges and separate them into individual segments, removing any excess pith if necessary.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched leeks, mandarin orange segments, and mixed salad greens.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing leek salad with mandarin oranges!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*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.
