Best 8 Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and vibrant Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad, a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and crisp flavors. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. Featuring a medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet oranges, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, this salad is tossed in a zesty dressing made with orange juice, olive oil, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Discover variations of this classic salad, including a Cucumber and Orange Salad with Feta and Mint, a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Orange and Avocado, and a tangy Orange and Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Cilantro. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic combination of cucumber and orange, ensuring there's a perfect salad for every palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TRICOLORE SALAD WITH ORANGES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shallots, peeled, thinly sliced in rings, and separated (2 to 4 shallots)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 large radicchio, halved, cored, and shredded like slaw (12 ounces)
1 large endive, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (8 ounces)
3 ounces baby arugula
4 navel oranges, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds
2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon good Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the shallots in a small shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  • In a large shallow serving bowl, combine the radicchio, endive, arugula, oranges, and olives. Lift the shallots from the vinegar with a slotted spoon, sprinkle them on the salad, and toss lightly (discard the vinegar).
  • In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Pour enough of the vinaigrette over the salad to moisten well. Sprinkle with one more teaspoon salt, toss well, and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

ORANGE-CUCUMBER LETTUCE SALAD



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I've always loved my grandma's recipe for spinach-mandarin salad, so when I found this recipe, I knew it was one I had to try. It's easy to make and great for special occasions. I treasure this recipe and have passed it on to many. -Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the lettuce, orange sections and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey, oil and vinegar. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOSSED SALAD WITH ORANGES



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The combination of fresh greens, tangy oranges, savory bacon and crunchy almonds is one of my specialties. Topped with a pleasantly sweet dressing, this salad brings a splash of color to any table.-Anne Wegener, Springville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (1-1/2 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 13

POPPY SEED DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
10 cups torn salad greens
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 to 4 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds, In a salad bowl, combine the greens, oranges, bacon and almonds. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Cucumber slices, fresh orange sections, walnuts and mixed greens are tossed with an herbed-garlic dressing in this colorful salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
1 navel orange, sectioned
2/3 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix, divided
4 cups tightly packed torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Toss cucumbers and oranges with 1/3 cup dressing in medium bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate.
  • Drain cucumber mixture; discard marinade. Add cucumber mixture to salad greens in large bowl along with the nuts; mix lightly.
  • Toss with remaining dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

ORANGE CUCUMBER TOSSED SALAD



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This is from the 'Taste of Homes - Light and Tasty' magazine. It looks so inviting, I'm going to be making it this week anyhow! It was submitted in the magazine by Betty Tobias. This is one FANTASTIC SALAD, IMHO, that not only looks so nutritious and healthy, and is, for that matter, but also, is one that I'm sure anyone would enjoy.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Place orange and cucumber slices around the bottom sides of a straight-sided glass salad bowl.
  • If you have any remaining orange and cucumber, cut the slices in half.
  • Put these in another bowl.
  • Add lettuce and onion.
  • Now take a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Combine the orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and oil in it.
  • Shake it really well.
  • Pour over the lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat.
  • Spoon into salad bowl with care.
  • Sprinkle with croutons.
  • Sit back and enjoy a serving of this immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.1

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ORANGES AND MINT



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
1 (12-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumber, oranges, mint, vinegar, and oil. Toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

ORANGE CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Cucumber     Spring     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 navel oranges
1 (4-inch) piece seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mild honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne

Steps:

  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from oranges and cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Scatter orange slices and cucumbers on a platter.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients in a bowl until combined, then pour over orange slices and cucumbers.

ORANGE-CUCUMBER SALAD FOR 2



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Make and share this Orange-Cucumber Salad for 2 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jrthrmn

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 orange, pared and sectioned
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
crisp salad green
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Toss orange sections, cucumber slices, onion rings and dressing in a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Serve over salad greens.
  • Orange Dressing:.
  • Shake 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard in a jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 149.7, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 17.9, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe and flavorful oranges and cucumbers.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. However, use only half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • If you want a more savory salad, add a tablespoon or two of Dijon mustard or balsamic vinegar to the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it, or the cucumbers will start to wilt.

Conclusion:

This orange cucumber tossed salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this orange cucumber tossed salad a try!

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