Orange Romaine Toss
Brighten up your mealtime routine with this vibrant and refreshing Orange Romaine Toss, a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy orange segments, and nutty toasted almonds. This salad is elevated by the tangy-sweet homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, a splash of orange juice, and a touch of honey and Dijon mustard for a delightful balance of flavors. Red onion adds a subtle bite, while the almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving four, this light but flavorful salad is a fantastic option for a quick lunch or a colorful side dish to complement any main course. Packed with fresh ingredients and simple to assemble, this Orange Romaine Toss is sure to become your go-to recipe for refreshing, healthy eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 whole oranges
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Remove any seeds and cut each segment into 2-3 smaller pieces. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool briefly before adding them to the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Toss everything together gently to combine and coat the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Orange Romaine Toss!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 549 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*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.
