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Orange and Onion Salad ๐๐ฅ
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this delightful Orange and Onion Salad, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This refreshing salad is perfect for spring and summer, requiring no cooking time and ready in less than 60 minutes. Packed with juicy mandarin oranges, crisp romaine lettuce, and the zesty kick of sweet onions, this salad is a true celebration of fresh ingredients.
- Recipe Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Spring, Summer, No Cook
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 467.6 per serving
- Fat Content: 42.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 41.5mg
- Sodium Content: 897.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.1g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 14.6g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 head | Romaine lettuce |
7 | Mandarin oranges |
1 | Sweet onion |
Sugar | |
2 tsp | Salt |
1/2 tsp | Tarragon |
1 tsp | Pepper |
1/4 tsp | Tabasco sauce |
2 tbsp | Vinegar |
1/3 cup | Dijon mustard |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dressing:
- In a blender, combine sugar, salt, tarragon, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Slowly add vinegar to the mixture while blending until well combined.
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Emulsify Dressing:
- Add an egg yolk to the blender.
- With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
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Blend Flavors:
- Blend the dressing until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the dressing into a jar and let it sit for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Assemble Salad:
- Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Peel and slice the mandarin oranges, then add them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the sweet onion and add it to the salad.
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Dress and Serve:
- Just before serving, shake the dressing well and drizzle it over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the Orange and Onion Salad immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main course. Enjoy the burst of flavors with every bite!
Tips:
- For a more intense flavor, allow the dressing to sit in the refrigerator overnight before using.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite nuts or seeds for added crunch.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing twist on a hot summer day.
Storage:
- Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- The assembled salad is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.