Best Mixed Greens And Citrus Salad Recipes
ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!
Provided by FAITHFUL96
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
MIXED GREENS AND CITRUS SALAD
Juicy grapefruit and ruby red strawberries add delightful color and a wonderful flavor combination to this refreshing salad. The tangy citrus dressing adds the ideal finishing touch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in 2 teaspoons oil until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon honey and cinnamon; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until almonds are glazed and golden brown. Spoon almonds onto a greased foil-lined baking sheet, separating almonds into a single layer as much as possible. Set aside to cool., In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, salt and remaining honey. Cover and pulse until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened., In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries and citrus sections. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with glazed almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
REFRESHING CITRUS, MIXED GREENS, AND AVOCADO SALAD
A flavor-bursting citrus and mixed greens salad with a refreshing vinaigrette
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Winter Salad
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing as much of the pith as possible. Remove any seeds and slice the oranges very thinly. Peel and slice the avocado.
- To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Dip a piece of the greens into the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
- Divide the salad greens among four plates (or use a large shallow bowl for group service). Place the sliced oranges and the avocado slices on top of the greens. Add the pomegranate arils and the toasted nuts. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the avocado slices (if using).
- Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the salad or serve.
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