Best Spring Salad With Orange Chive Vinaigrette Recipes

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



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

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

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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

SPRING SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING



Spring Salad With Orange Dressing image

From the crunch of the nuts to the dried fruits, the textures in this salad are amazing. The orange salad dressing is what really sets this recipe apart. It's tangy and sweet all in one yummy vinaigrette. We really enjoyed the crunch the sugared almonds added to the salad. We may make those to add to all our salads instead of...

Provided by Tammi Preston

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SALAD:
1 head red or green leaf lettuce, torn
3 - 4 c spring mix
4 c baby spinach
1 bunch red or purple grapes, halved
2 c sliced strawberries
1 pkg dried apricots, sliced
1 pkg dried Craisins
can add any fruit you like or leave out what you don't... kiwi and jicama are good, so are fresh peaches
1/4 c pine nuts (toast in skillet until golden brown)
SUGARED ALMONDS:
1 c sliced almonds
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c sugar
ORANGE SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c rice vinegar
1/3 c orange juice
1 c extra virgin olive oil
1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix

Steps:

  • 1. To make sugared almonds, melt butter in a skillet. Add sugar and stir.
  • 2. Then add almonds.
  • 3. Stir until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated and toasted (about 3-4 minutes on low to medium heat).
  • 4. Place almonds on wax paper in a single layer and let cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
  • 5. Mix dressing ingredients. I use a quart canning jar with a lid to shake it up well. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
  • 6. Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 7. Combine all ingredients and top with sugared almonds.

SPRING SALAD WITH ORANGE-CHIVE VINAIGRETTE



Spring Salad With Orange-Chive Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Spring Salad With Orange-Chive Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Spring

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby greens, washed and patted dry
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 radishes, thinly sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
1 (7 ounce) package sugar-glazed walnuts
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
shaved asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, radishes, grapefruit, snap peas, and walnuts.
  • Drizzle with half of the Orange-Chive Vinaigrette, tossing to coat.
  • Garnish with Asiago cheese, if desired.
  • Serve remaining dressing on the side.
  • To prepare dressing whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.7, Fat 46.2, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 149, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 22.6, Protein 9.9

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