Orange Almond Salad
Brighten up your table with this Orange Almond Salad, a refreshing medley of vibrant flavors and textures perfect for any meal. Crisp mixed greens are paired with juicy slices of navel oranges, crunchy toasted slivered almonds, and thinly sliced red onions for a delightful balance of sweet, nutty, and savory. The salad is tied together with a zesty homemade citrus vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a quick and healthy option that works beautifully as a light side dish or a show-stopping starter. Bursting with color and nutrients, this Orange Almond Salad is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 large navel oranges
- 0.5 cups slivered almonds
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Peel the navel oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice the oranges into round segments, about 1/4 inch thick.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and separate them into strips.
In a small bowl, prepare the citrus vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced oranges, red onion strips, and toasted almonds.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy your fresh and vibrant Orange Almond Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.2 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 742 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*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.
