Romaine Salad with Avocado and Oranges
Brighten up your salad game with this refreshing and vibrant Romaine Salad with Avocado and Oranges! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy orange segments, and a hint of red onion for a touch of zing, this recipe is a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey, every bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad makes an ideal side dish or a light, nutritious meal on its own. Serve it fresh for a burst of color and sunshine on your plate! Perfect for summer gatherings or healthy weeknight dinners, this recipe is as simple as it is impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 medium Oranges
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges, removing as much of the pith (white layer) as possible. Cut the oranges into segments or slices and add to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and peel, then slice it into thin wedges. Place the avocado slices on top of the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss the ingredients to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and colorful romaine salad with avocado and oranges!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1536 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.5 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3858 mg | 82% | |
*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.
