In the vibrant season of spring, let's celebrate the freshness and flavors of nature with a delightful Spring Salad adorned with a tangy Orange Dressing. This vibrant salad features an array of crisp greens, sweet strawberries, crunchy walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of textures and flavors. The zesty Orange Dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of olive oil, adds a burst of citrusy brightness that perfectly complements the salad's ingredients. Indulge in the refreshing crunch, sweet and tangy notes, and delightful medley of textures that make this Spring Salad a true delight for the senses. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a vibrant addition to your next potluck, this Spring Salad with Orange Dressing is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the prosciutto slices into a container and store in the refrigerator.
- In a blender, combine the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, put the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat the spinach. Sprinkle with the crisp prosciutto crumbles, toss again, and serve.
MIXED GREENS WITH ORANGE JUICE VINAIGRETTE
Like a string of pearls on a little black dress, a vinaigrette is a classic way to dress a salad. A little oil, a little vinegar, a tangy infusion of orange juice and a sprinkle of orange zest are just enough-and not too much. -Kristin Bataille, Stamford, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
SPRING SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING
From the crunch of the nuts to the dried fruits, the textures in this salad are amazing. The orange salad dressing is what really sets this recipe apart. It's tangy and sweet all in one yummy vinaigrette. We really enjoyed the crunch the sugared almonds added to the salad. We may make those to add to all our salads instead of...
Provided by Tammi Preston
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. To make sugared almonds, melt butter in a skillet. Add sugar and stir.
- 2. Then add almonds.
- 3. Stir until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated and toasted (about 3-4 minutes on low to medium heat).
- 4. Place almonds on wax paper in a single layer and let cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
- 5. Mix dressing ingredients. I use a quart canning jar with a lid to shake it up well. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
- 6. Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- 7. Combine all ingredients and top with sugared almonds.
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING
This orange vinaigrette salad dressing brings a citrus burst to any salad! Orange zest, honey and Dijon mustard bring big flavor.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Salad dressing
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest, honey, and kosher salt.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until a creamy dressing forms. Store refrigerated; the dressing will solidify when cooled so bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 91 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 58.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
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
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
SPRING SALAD WITH FENNEL AND ORANGE
The gorgeous colors of green, bright orange, purple, white, and red make this delicious salad so enticing! The combination of the sweet citrus taste with the tangy salad dressing is always a big hit with all of my guests!
Provided by Chef4Six
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together the sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, basil, and olive oil in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves; set aside. Toss the salad greens, sliced fennel, orange, onion, almonds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 18.9 mg, Sugar 13.9 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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked quinoa or lentils.
- If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can substitute lemon juice or white wine vinegar.
- To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This spring salad with orange dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables, and the orange dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add more or less vegetables, or you can substitute different types of nuts or seeds.
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