Best Greens With Orange Vinaigrette And Toasted Sesame Seeds Recipes

TOSSED GREENS WITH SESAME AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Drain orange segments, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid for dressing. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish. In tightly covered container, shake orange liquid, vinegar, honey, oil and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over oranges. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad; toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

BEETS AND BEET GREENS IN SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the beets in their skins until they are tender when tested with a skewer or sharp knife. Remove and cool.
• Cut the stalks off the beet greens and discard. Coarsely chop the leaves. Blanch the leaves in boiling salted water and refresh them under cold running water. Squeeze out the water and set them aside.
• Make the dressing. Combine the sesameand olive oils with the garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauceand season to taste with salt and pepper. Peel the beets and slice. Remove the garlic from the dressing. Toss the leaves in a little of the dressing and place in the center of a serving dish. Toss the beets in remaining dressing and place them around the side. Sprinkle the greens with the sesame seeds.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing by blending the orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until very smooth. Place the greens, blueberries and citrus segments in a large salad bowl. Add dressing to taste and toss until evenly coated. (You will have extra dressing.) Garnish with the nuts and serve immediately.

GREENS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, shaking the pan until they are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, and set aside to cool.
• Repeat step 1 with the cumin seeds, and then grind the cumin seeds in a clean spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle until fine.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, red-wine vinegar, salt, and sugar. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, adding in a fine stream, until emulsified. Whisk in the ground cumin, and season with pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over salad, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.