Mixed Greens with Blood Oranges Shaved Pecorino Pepato
Brighten up your table with this elegant and refreshing recipe for Mixed Greens with Blood Oranges and Shaved Pecorino Pepato. Perfect for a light lunch or an impressive dinner starter, this vibrant salad combines tender mixed greens with juicy, sweet-tart blood orange segments, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The Pecorino Pepato cheese, shaved into delicate ribbons, adds a savory, peppery richness that elevates every bite. Drizzled with a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and honey, and optionally garnished with toasted almonds for crunch, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Packed with seasonal ingredients and gourmet touches, it’s an effortless way to add color, freshness, and sophistication to any meal. Search no further for healthy, quick, and delicious salad ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, frisée, etc.)
- 2 blood oranges
- 2 ounces Pecorino Pepato cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, placing them in a large salad bowl.
Using a sharp knife, carefully peel and segment the blood oranges by cutting away the peel and white pith. Slice the segments into bite-sized pieces, reserving any juice for the dressing.
Shave the Pecorino Pepato into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Set the shavings aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, reserved orange juice (if any), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed greens and toss gently to coat evenly.
Top the salad with the blood orange segments and shaved Pecorino Pepato.
If desired, sprinkle toasted almonds over the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1647 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 707 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*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.
