Zesty Mandarin Romaine Salad 🍊🥗

Tossed Romaine and Orange Salad 🥗

Overview:

This Tossed Romaine and Orange Salad is a delightful fusion of crisp romaine lettuce and juicy mandarin oranges, drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing, creating a refreshing symphony of flavors and textures. Bursting with citrusy goodness and wholesome greens, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing snack. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Rating: 4.5 stars (based on 8 reviews)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing:

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   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, ground black pepper, and salt until well combined, creating a luscious dressing that’s bursting with flavor and zest. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

2. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces, ensuring crispness and freshness in every mouthful.
   • Drain the mandarin oranges from the can and set aside. These juicy, citrusy bursts will add a refreshing sweetness to the salad.

3. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly chopped romaine lettuce and the succulent mandarin oranges, creating a colorful medley of greens and citrus.
   • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, ensuring every leaf and segment is lovingly coated in the tangy goodness, imparting a burst of flavor with every forkful.

4. Toss and Serve:

   • Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the vibrant dressing, allowing the flavors to harmonize and mingle.
   • For an added crunch and nutty flavor, sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of the salad, adding both texture and visual appeal.
   • Serve immediately, savoring the crispness of the lettuce, the juiciness of the oranges, and the tanginess of the dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate with every delightful bite.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 333.8
• Fat Content: 18.1g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 163.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 42.7g
  • Fiber Content: 9.3g
  • Sugar Content: 29.7g
• Protein Content: 6.9g

Keywords:

Citrus, Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Quick & Easy, No Cook

Enjoy Your Refreshing Salad Experience! 🍊🥬