Orange Pecan Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and flavorful Orange Pecan Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and zesty flavors! Featuring crisp mixed salad greens, juicy navel orange segments, and toasted pecans, this salad delivers a delightful mix of sweetness and nuttiness. Creamy crumbled goat cheese and thinly sliced red onion add a gourmet touch, while the tangy homemade balsamic dressing, infused with honey and Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes an elegant side dish or a light, satisfying entrée. Ideal for spring gatherings or everyday meals, the Orange Pecan Salad is a delicious way to elevate your salad game while celebrating fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 navel oranges
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
Peel the navel oranges, removing all the white pith. Segment the oranges by cutting between the membranes or slice them into rounds. Set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings, depending on preference.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, orange segments, toasted pecans, red onion slices, and crumbled goat cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.0 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.4 g | 307% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2483 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1806 mg | 38% | |
*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.
