Best 9 Green Salad With Citrus Dressing Recipes

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Refreshing and vibrant, this green salad with citrus dressing is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Featuring a medley of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, crunchy radishes, sweet grape tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad bursts with garden-fresh goodness. The zesty citrus dressing, made with a harmonious blend of lemon, lime, and orange juices, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of fresh herbs, elevates the salad to a culinary masterpiece. This recipe also offers variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, including a vegan option with a creamy avocado dressing and a protein-packed version with grilled chicken or tofu.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



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Grapefruit and orange transform a green salad into a refreshing dish worthy of your holiday table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Ruby Red grapefruit, peel and pith removed
1 navel orange, peel and pith removed
2 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated
1 heart romaine lettuce, leaves separated, larger leaves torn
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, larger leaves torn
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Working over a bowl, cut out grapefruit and orange segments, then squeeze 1/4 cup juice total from membranes.
  • Place endive and romaine and butter lettuces on a platter and top with citrus segments and onion. Whisk together citrus juices, yogurt, and oil. Drizzle over salad and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



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Salad greens should be crisp, with firm outer leaves. They should also smell sweet, not bitter, for the freshest dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch (8 ounces) arugula, stemmed (7 to 8 cups)
4 ounces frisee, torn in bite-sized pieces (4 cups)
1 small head radicchio (4 ounces), torn in bite-size pieces (4 cups)

Steps:

  • For the dressing: in a blender, combine juice, honey, shallot, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, toss arugula, frisee, and radicchio with dressing; season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g

ALL GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Salad     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Avocado     Cucumber     Sugar Snap Pea     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
Kosher salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, roughly chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

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



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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

MIXED GREENS AND CITRUS SALAD



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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

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons honey, divided
Dash ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 medium grapefruit or orange, peeled and sectioned

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.

GREENS WITH CITRUS DRESSING



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"You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber of Keno, Oregon. "It's a refreshing side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped raisins, optional
Torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine orange juice, vinegar, honey, water, lemon juice, orange zest and raisins if desired; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN-CITRUS SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 blood oranges, cut into segments
1 navel orange, cut into segments
1 ruby red grapefruit, cut into segments
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. (You can refrigerate the green beans, covered, for up to 4 hours.)
  • Whisk the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified. Add the green beans, orange and grapefruit segments, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with the almonds.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH WHOLE CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
1/2 navel orange or 1 small orange
1 shallot
1 1/2 cups pure olive oil
1 teaspoon gray salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 cups mixed young green lettuces
Cocoa Nibs (available at specialty and gourmet food stores)

Steps:

  • Juice the lemons, orange, and shallot in a juice extractor. Put the juices in a bowl and whisk in the olive oil in a slow stream to form an emulsion. Season with the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Whisk again, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You should have about 2 cups.
  • Just before serving, place the greens in a salad bowl, add about 1/2 cup vinaigrette, and toss well. Add more to taste and adjust the seasoning. Finish the salad with a sprinkling of cocoa nibs to taste.
  • Variation for Blender: Use 3 lemons, 2 small oranges, 1 shallot, 1 teaspoon gray salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 1/2 cups pure olive oil. Cut off and discard the stem ends of 2 lemons and 1 orange. Cut into quarters, cut out the core, and remove seed. Place in a blender. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon and orange; add to the blender with the shallot, salt, and pepper. Pulse and then blend the fruit until as smooth as possible. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream. The vinaigrette will be thick like a mayonnaise. If it is too thick, with the machine still on, thin with a little hot water. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. If the vinaigrette separates, return it to the blender and blend until smooth again. Makes about 3 cups.

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING



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This tart, sweet salad dressing is wonderful on dark, leafy salad greens like romaine or leaf lettuce tossed with orange segments, black olives, and red onion slivers.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk all the ingredients together, or combine in a small jar and shake well.
  • Keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for crisp, brightly colored greens, ripe citrus fruits, and flavorful herbs.
  • Use a variety of greens: Don't just stick to one type of green. Mix and match different lettuces, spinach, arugula, and other greens to create a salad with a variety of textures and flavors.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different citrus fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes are all great choices for a citrus dressing. Try using a combination of different citrus fruits to create a unique and flavorful dressing.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the salad and make it soggy. Start with a small amount of dressing and add more to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Salads are best when served immediately after they are made. This will prevent the greens from wilting and the dressing from becoming watery.

Conclusion:

A green salad with citrus dressing is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious side dish or main course. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a salad that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this green salad with citrus dressing a try.

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