Best 7 Spring Salad With Orange Dressing Recipes

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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



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices prosciutto
2 oranges, zested
2 small oranges, juiced or 1 large orange, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 to 12 ounces pre-washed spinach

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens

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



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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

SALAD:
1 head red or green leaf lettuce, torn
3 - 4 c spring mix
4 c baby spinach
1 bunch red or purple grapes, halved
2 c sliced strawberries
1 pkg dried apricots, sliced
1 pkg dried Craisins
can add any fruit you like or leave out what you don't... kiwi and jicama are good, so are fresh peaches
1/4 c pine nuts (toast in skillet until golden brown)
SUGARED ALMONDS:
1 c sliced almonds
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c sugar
ORANGE SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c rice vinegar
1/3 c orange juice
1 c extra virgin olive oil
1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix

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



Orange Vinaigrette Salad Dressing image

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

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil

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



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

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

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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



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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

¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled and segmented
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup dried cranberries

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



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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

1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 medium apples, chopped
2 ripe medium bananas, sliced

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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