Red, White & Orange Saucy Salad 🥗
Description: This vibrant and refreshing salad is perfect for a light meal, especially when paired with hard bread or crackers. The cooking time listed is primarily the approximate chill time, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time (Chill Time): 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Navel Oranges |
| 1 1/2 | Carrots |
| 1 | Can of Red Kidney Beans |
| 1 | Can of Great Northern Beans |
| 1/3 | Cup Fresh Parsley |
| 1/3 | Cup Green Pepper |
| 1/4 | Cup Tarragon Vinegar |
| 2 | Tablespoons Equal Sugar Substitute |
| 6 | Lettuce Leaves |
| To taste | Salt and Pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base:
- In a large non-metallic bowl, combine the segmented navel oranges, thinly sliced carrots, drained and rinsed red kidney beans, and great northern beans.
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Chill the Mixture:
- Cover the bowl and chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator. This chilling time allows the flavors to intermingle and develop.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the chopped fresh parsley, diced green pepper, tarragon vinegar, and Equal sugar substitute until well combined.
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Chill the Dressing:
- Cover the dressing bowl and also chill it well in the refrigerator. This step ensures that the dressing is cool and ready to enhance the salad flavors.
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Combine and Toss:
- Once both the base mixture and dressing are adequately chilled, gently toss the dressing with the orange, carrot, and bean mixture until evenly coated.
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Season to Perfection:
- Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference. This step adds a final touch of flavor balance to the salad.
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Let the Flavors Blend:
- Allow the salad to stand for a few minutes to let the flavors blend harmoniously together. This resting period enhances the overall taste experience.
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Serve with Style:
- To serve, arrange crisp lettuce leaves on individual plates or a large serving platter, and spoon the saucy salad mixture on top.
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Enjoy: 🍽️
- Delight in the burst of flavors and textures in every bite of this Red, White & Orange Saucy Salad. It’s a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, perfect for any season or occasion.
