Orange Walnut Salad Paula Deen

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, Paula Deen's Orange Walnut Salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory for your next meal. This vibrant salad features a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy orange segments, crunchy toasted walnuts, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all balanced with the subtle sharpness of thinly sliced red onion. Tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an elegant side dish. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a healthy, flavorful salad recipe, this Orange Walnut Salad is sure to impress!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 2 Oranges
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Prepare the salad base by adding mixed salad greens to a large serving bowl.

2. Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Slice the oranges into segments and set them aside.

3. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool completely.

4. Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add it to the salad greens.

5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

6. Add the orange segments, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (224.4g)

Calories		462
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		39.0 g	50%
	Saturated Fat	8.1 g	40%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		27 mg	9%
Sodium		788 mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate		21.1 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	15%
	Total Sugars	13.2 g
Protein		11.4 g	23%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		188 mg	14%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		440 mg	9%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1407 cal (73.0%%)

Protein: 182 cal (9.5%%)

Carbs: 337 cal (17.5%%)