Orange Romaine Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Orange Romaine Salad, a perfect combination of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy navel orange segments, and a hint of zesty red onion. Toasted sliced almonds add the perfect crunch, while a tangy-sweet homemade dressing made with honey, fresh orange juice, and apple cider vinegar ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a stunning side dish for special occasions. Packed with fresh, seasonal flavors, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an irresistible choice for anyone looking to elevate their salad game. Serve it immediately for maximum crunch and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 pieces Navel orange
- 0.25 piece Red onion
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel the navel oranges and separate them into segments. Remove any seeds and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on preference.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the orange segments and red onion slices to the romaine lettuce in the salad bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top as a garnish before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 762 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*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.
