Romaine Salad with Red Onions Walnuts and Orange Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this crisp Romaine Salad with Red Onions, Walnuts, and Orange Vinaigrette—a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Tender romaine lettuce is paired with sweet, tangy red onion slices and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful contrast in every bite. The star of the dish is the homemade orange vinaigrette, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, zesty orange peel, and a touch of honey and Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet elegant salad is perfect as a side dish or a light standalone meal. Serve it fresh for a burst of citrusy goodness that complements any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
1. Prep the lettuce by removing the outer leaves, rinsing the head under cold water, and patting it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Chop or tear the romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl with the romaine.
3. Toast the walnuts by spreading them out in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and let them cool slightly before adding to the salad bowl.
4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to combine and coat the lettuce and toppings evenly.
6. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional walnuts or orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 36% | |
*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.
