Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant culinary experience with our romaine salad, featuring a harmonious blend of crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, and juicy oranges. Enhanced with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors. Discover three variations of this delightful salad, each with unique ingredients and dressings that cater to diverse palates. The classic Romaine Salad with Avocado and Oranges recipe provides a timeless combination of flavors, while the tangy Orange and Poppy Seed Dressing adds a burst of citrusy sweetness. For a more sophisticated twist, try the Avocado and Orange Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, which combines the creaminess of avocado with the tangy sweetness of honey mustard. Whichever variation you choose, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
This colorful salad looks great on a buffet table and tastes even better. The crunchy corn chips are a nice change from croutons. -Sandra Forsyth, Edmonton, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dressing, place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD
With this salad, spinach or another dark-green leaf lettuce works as well as the romaine. The oil and vinegar can be replaced by an oil-based honey French dressing or a honey mustard or poppy seed dressing.-Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO FANS
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, shallot, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Reserve
- Cut avocado into thin slices, maintaining the shape of the avocado half. Using your fingers, gently fan out slices.
- Just before serving, toss lettuce with dressing and top with avocado fans.
ROMAINE-ORANGE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk 1/3 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Toss with 3 sliced romaine lettuce hearts, 1 bunch sliced radishes and 4 segmented oranges; drizzle with olive oil.
ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and oranges.
- If you don't have time to grill the romaine lettuce, you can also char it in a hot skillet.
- To make the dressing, you can use either fresh orange juice or store-bought orange juice.
- If you don't have any oranges on hand, you can substitute another citrus fruit, such as grapefruit or lemon.
- This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or fish.
Conclusion:
Romaine salad with avocado and oranges is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The grilled romaine lettuce adds a smoky flavor to the salad, while the avocado and oranges provide a creamy and citrusy contrast. The orange-tahini dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a tangy and nutty flavor to the salad. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table!
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