Best 6 Orange Onion Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant symphony of flavors with our Orange Onion Lettuce Salad, a refreshing and delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This salad features a harmonious blend of sweet oranges, crisp onions, and crunchy lettuce, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The citrusy burst of oranges perfectly complements the sharp bite of onions, while the crisp lettuce adds a refreshing texture. This salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, with its vibrant hues and textures. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy snack. Additionally, discover variations of this classic salad, including a tangy Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, a savory Bacon and Orange Salad, and a delightful Orange and Avocado Salad. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD



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A flavorful homemade dressing sparks fresh greens that are tossed with colorful oranges and green onions and sprinkled with toasted slivered almonds.-Joyce Key, Snellville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups torn Bibb lettuce or salad greens of your choice
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onions and oranges; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE ONION SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 heads romaine or red leaf lettuce or other salad greens
4 navel oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds 3 or 4 very thin slices
red onion, separated into rings
4 teaspoons good-quality red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons good-quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry leaves; tear into bite-size pieces and arrange on each of 4 plates.
  • Arrange orange slices on leaves and slip onion rings in between orange slices.
  • Whisk vinegar and oil together and pour over salads.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 52 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

ORANGE, RED ONION AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

A small red onion, peeled and cut into 1/8th inch rounds
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 seedless oranges
2 large bunches washed and stemmed arugula

Steps:

  • Separate the rounds into rings and hold them in ice water until serving time.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the peel and pith away from the oranges and slice them into thin rounds.
  • Right before serving, make a bed of the arugula leaves, set concentric rounds of oranges on top. Drain onion rings and pat dry and scatter them over the oranges; spoon some of the dressing over the top and serve.

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD



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Romaine lettuce and orange slices are tossed with a light honey vinaigrette.

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and green onion. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend.
  • Place the romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with dressing and toss to coat. Add orange slices and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ORANGES AND RED ONION DRESSING



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Provided by Pat Carloss

Categories     Salad     Onion     Marinate     No-Cook     Vinegar     Orange     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 head of butter lettuce, leaves coarsely torn (about 8 cups)
2 large oranges, peel and white pith removed, thinly sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel, and juice concentrate in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion; marinate 30 minutes, stirring often. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with orange slices. Ladle dressing with onion over.

Tips:

  • Select the right oranges: Use navel oranges for a sweet and juicy flavor, or blood oranges for a more tart and complex taste.
  • Slice the oranges thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the onion: This will prevent the onion from tearing and making your eyes water.
  • Soak the onion in cold water for 10 minutes: This will help to remove some of the sharpness of the onion.
  • Use a variety of lettuces: This will add different textures and flavors to the salad.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

This orange onion lettuce salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet oranges, tangy onions, and crisp lettuce are tossed in a light and zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this orange onion lettuce salad a try.

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