Orange Salad

Name: Orange Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean

2023-07-13

By Healthy Eats

Mediterranean

Salad

Time-Saving Tips and Hacks for Making Orange Salad Using Modern Kitchen Tools

Use a Citrus Juicer for Perfect Orange Segments

Tip: For effortless orange segments, use a citrus juicer to separate the fruit from its peel and membrane. This tool helps you quickly get clean, juicy orange segments without the mess, saving you time on prep.

Prepare Your Dressing Quickly with an Induction Stove

Tip: If you're making a warm dressing for your orange salad, use an induction stove for faster and more efficient heating. It provides quick, even heat, so your dressing is ready in no time.

Create Quick Salad Toppings with a Food Processor

Tip: Use your food processor to quickly chop nuts or seeds for an added crunch on top of your orange salad. This tool makes it easy to chop or pulse them to the perfect size in just seconds.

Tips and Suggestions on Orange Salad

Roast the Beets

For extra depth of flavor, roast the beets instead of boiling them. Roasting enhances their natural sweetness.

Pair with Sweet Pears

Combine earthy roasted beets with sweet pears. Choose ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears for a juicy, aromatic taste.

Add a Crunch

Incorporate some crunch by adding toasted nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pecans to your salad.

Use a Tangy Dressing

A tangy vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar complements the sweetness of the beets and pears.

Fresh Herbs

Fresh herbs like arugula, mint, or thyme add a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the salad.

Cheese for Creaminess

Crumbled goat cheese or feta adds a creamy, salty element that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pears and beets.

Classic Orange Salad Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        2 oranges, peeled and sliced
4 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

                    

                        Instructions
                        In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange slices, crumbled feta cheese,
                                chopped red onion and fresh parsley.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and
                                Dijon mustard.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 10 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total time 20 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 232
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 15g
Protein: 5g

                    