Best Orange Shallot Salad Recipes

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BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH CREAMY ORANGE SHALLOT DRESSING



Boston Lettuce Salad With Creamy Orange Shallot Dressing image

I love salads! I love Boston lettuce, too. Give this one a try. It's refreshing and different. If you can, make the dressing several hours ahead or the day before so the flavors can blend.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
fresh ground pepper
1 large head boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (5 cups)
1 cup grated carrot (1 carrot)
1 cup grape tomatoes, rinsed and cut in half
2 tablespoons snipped fresh tarragon (optional) or 2 tablespoons chives (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in orange juice until smooth. Stir in shallot. Season with pepper.
  • To prepare salad: Divide lettuce among 4 plates and scatter carrot and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle with tarragon (or chives), if desired. Serve immediately.

BEET, APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH ORANGE SHALLOT DRESSING



Beet, Apple and Goat Cheese Salad With Orange Shallot Dressing image

I love roasted beets and goat cheese in salads and this one is a wonderful blend of flavors that complement each other nicely. From "At Home Entertaining" by Jorj Morgan, my favorite new cookbook!

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs red beets
salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for drizzling
1 lb granny smith apple
12 cups boston lettuce, washed, dried & torn into 1-inch pieces (6 heads)
4 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (juice of 1 medium orange)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roast the beets by placing them on a sheet of aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil around the beets and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes or until the beets are tender. Cool.
  • Peel the beets and slice into thin strips.
  • Cut the apples into thin slices.
  • Place the lettuce into a large salad bowl. Toss in the beets and apples.
  • Whisk together the shallots, orange juice, red wine vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad and toss until the leaves are just moistened. Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 204.2, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 16.3, Protein 8

ORANGE-SHALLOT SALAD



Orange-Shallot Salad image

Creating recipes with my husband and grown daughter is family fun time at our house. Honey-roasted sliced almonds add appealing crunch and sweetness to this pretty salad. -Elaine Hailey, Chesterfield, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (4-1/2 ounces each) torn mixed salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook shallots in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the juices and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until dressing is reduced to about 1/4 cup. , Stir in the sugar, pepper and salt; cool. Strain and discard shallots. Transfer dressing to a small bowl; whisk in remaining oil., In a serving bowl, combine the salad greens, oranges and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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