Romaine with Oranges and Pecans
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Romaine with Oranges and Pecans salad is a vibrant medley of crisp textures and zesty flavors that come together in just 15 minutes. Perfectly sweet navel orange segments pair beautifully with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, all atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, creating a balanced bite in every forkful. The homemade vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey—adds just the right amount of tang and sweetness to tie everything together. Ideal as a light starter or side dish, this quick, no-cook recipe is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and easy elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 whole navel oranges
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 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 or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the navel oranges. Using a sharp knife, cut the oranges into segments, removing any seeds and the membrane. Set the segments aside.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Add the orange segments and toasted pecans to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a light starter or side dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1465 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2264 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.
