**A Refreshing Delight: Orange Salad with Honey Dressing and Its Variations**
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Orange Salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the zesty tang of oranges with a luscious honey dressing. This vibrant salad offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal or an invigorating snack. In this article, we present not just one, but three enticing variations of this salad, each offering a unique flavor profile to suit diverse palates. From the classic Orange Salad with Honey Dressing to the Avocado-Orange Salad with Lime Dressing and the Orange Salad with Berries and Goat Cheese, you'll find a recipe that caters to your taste preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more!
STEAK SALAD WITH ORANGE-HONEY DRESSING
Make dinner for one a healthy affair with a salad whose star is juicy-yet-lean steak and a vibrant orange-honey dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Pat steak dry; season with salt and pepper and cook until medium-rare, 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain.
- Working over a medium bowl, cut out orange segments, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes. Whisk in honey and 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, onion, and carrot and toss to combine. Transfer salad to a plate and top with steak.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 40 g
FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY-ORANGE DRESSING
I first made this fruit salad for my husband's surprise party on his 73rd birthday. It's been a hit ever since. The night before serving, I combine the oranges, pineapple, grapes and strawberries in a large plastic bag, then refrigerate until ready to serve. I also make the dressing the night before. -Lea Ann Schalk, Garfield, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, orange juice concentrate, oil and poppy seeds until blended. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, grapes, pineapple and oranges., Just before serving, stir in apples and bananas. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD WITH HONEY AND GINGER DRESSING
I just love how the silky texture of the diced avocado plays off the orange segments in this refreshing salad. Shop for your avocados a couple of days in advance of making this salad; it seems you can never find a ripe avocado at the store on the same day you need one!
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Segment and juice 3 of the oranges in the following way: Cut both ends off 1 of the oranges and place it, cut side up, on a cutting board. Using a sharp, flexible knife, cut the skin and white membrane from the orange. Use a sawing motion and cut from top to bottom following the contours of the orange. Free the orange segments by cutting along the seams that separate them from each other. Do this over a bowl to collect any juices. Reserve the segments separately and squeeze what's left of the orange over the bowl to collect the juice. Do the same with the remaining 2 oranges. Strain the juice into a measuring cup: You should have about 3/4 cup; if not, juice the remaining orange and add as much as needed.
- Combine the ginger, mayonnaise, mustard, and honey with 1/2 cup of the orange juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine half of the chopped shallots with 3 tablespoons of the remaining orange juice. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the avocados lengthwise up to the large pit in the middle. Gently twist apart the 2 halves and remove the pit. Wedge a teaspoon between the skin and the flesh and remove the flesh in 1 piece. Cut the avocados into 1-inch pieces and put them into the bowl with the honey-and-ginger dressing. Add the remaining shallots, the chopped mint and the chopped cilantro, and mix together lightly so as not to break up the avocado.
- When ready to serve, set aside 8 orange segments. Toss the rest with the whole lettuce leaves and just enough of the orange-and-olive oil vinaigrette to coat. Divide the lettuce and oranges among 4 plates. Spoon some avocado onto each plate (there will be some dressing left in the bowl). Top with the reserved orange segments and drizzle any remaining honey-and-ginger dressing over the salad. Garnish with whole mint and cilantro leaves, and, if you like, some pickled ginger.
ORANGE HONEY VINAIGRETTE
My adaptation of a light salad dressing from the cookbook, "The New American Diet." I particularly enjoy this on a salad with baby spinach, wild rice or both.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Blend with a wire whisk.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
ORANGE POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH HONEY
I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip, too! -Carol Richardson Marty, Lynwood, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, remove peel and outer membrane from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices., Arrange orange slices on a serving platter; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. In a small bowl, mix honey and orange flower water; drizzle over fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe oranges. Choose oranges that are heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- If you don't have any fresh mint, you can substitute another herb, such as cilantro or basil.
- To make the honey dressing, whisk together the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper until well combined.
- To assemble the salad, simply combine the oranges, mint, and dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This orange salad with honey dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or snack. It's perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks. The combination of sweet oranges, tangy lemon, and fresh mint is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try!
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