Best 18 Orange Almond Romaine Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary realm of vibrant flavors and textures, where we embark on a gastronomic journey to discover the best recipe for "Orange Almond Romaine Salad". This delectable dish is a symphony of fresh romaine lettuce, tangy oranges, crunchy almonds, and a delicate dressing that brings all the elements together in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or a novice cook eager to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the ingredients, variations, and techniques to create an irresistible orange almond romaine salad that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

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ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD



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Romaine lettuce and orange slices are tossed with a light honey vinaigrette.

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and green onion. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend.
  • Place the romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with dressing and toss to coat. Add orange slices and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ENDIVE, ROMAINE, AND ORANGE SALAD FOR TWO



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The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it's more fun if you share it off the same plate.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Salad     Valentine's Day     Orange Juice     Sherry     Orange     Endive     Lettuce     Parsley     Gouda     Winter     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
4 tsp. sherry vinegar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, divided
1 orange, preferably Cara Cara, cut into segments
1 small head of purple or white endive, leaves separated
1 small romaine heart, leaves separated
1/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 ounce Gouda, preferably goat's milk, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add orange segments, endive, romaine, and parsley and toss with your hands until well coated. Using your hands, lift salad from bowl and transfer to a platter, leaving excess dressing behind. Top with Gouda and remaining 3/4 tsp. pepper.

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Romaine and Mandarin Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

I always get rave reviews when I serve this simple salad with a zesty poppy seed dressing! I often don't use the full amount of dressing, as I prefer less.

Provided by Joni B.

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ red onion, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Place vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt into the bowl of a blender. Cover, and puree on high until smooth. Reduce blender speed to medium-low; slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend until incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
  • To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, Mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 31 g

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



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A wonderful medley of flavors and textures!

Provided by BDEGER

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
  • Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS



Romaine with Oranges and Almonds image

This salad complements any entree. The fruit contributes color, the almonds provide crunch and the dressing lends a lightly sweet flavor.-Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the first four ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine sugar, oil and vinegar; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE AND ALMOND SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
3 navel oranges
2 ounces, 1/4 cup, sliced almonds or slivered almonds, available on the baking aisle, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 2 or 3 sprigs
Splash orange juice
2 rounded teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, a couple of pinches
1/3 cup olive oil, eye ball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange chopped lettuce on a platter. Trim a thin slice of orange skin down to the flesh off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange upright and trim off strips of the remaining peel working from top to bottom around the orange. Cut each orange then in 1/2 lengthwise. Slice the 1/2 oranges into 1/2 moon shapes. Arrange the sliced oranges around the chopped romaine. Lightly toast the almonds in a small skillet over moderate heat or in a toaster or conventional oven. Top the romaine and oranges with toasted almonds and chopped tarragon.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, vinegar, orange juice and mustard with a whisk. Stream in the oil while continuing to whisk the dressing to combine it. Pour the dressing evenly over the entire salad platter in a slow, thin stream. Season the salad with salt and pepper. The salad is pretty as is, no tossing.

ROMAINE-ORANGE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/3 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Toss with 3 sliced romaine lettuce hearts, 1 bunch sliced radishes and 4 segmented oranges; drizzle with olive oil.

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD



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With this salad, spinach or another dark-green leaf lettuce works as well as the romaine. The oil and vinegar can be replaced by an oil-based honey French dressing or a honey mustard or poppy seed dressing.-Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, oranges and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DYNAMITE ORANGE-ALMOND SALAD



Dynamite Orange-Almond Salad image

Found this in the book At Home Cafe. I have modified it a little. It is great if you add crumbled blue cheese, mushrooms, shredded chicken and dried cranberries on top also. You can glaze the almonds and dressing ahead to save time.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar, white balsamic
1/4 cup oil
6 drops Tabasco sauce (we like some zing)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 cup sliced red onion
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine first seven ingredients (from salt through parsley). Whisk until well blended.
  • For glazed almonds, combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Heat on low and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and almonds are well coated. Sugar can caramelize quickly and burn--watch closely.
  • Pour onto waxed paper to cool.
  • Once cooled, break into small pieces.
  • To serve the salad, combine greens, onions and mandarin oranges into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle glazed almonds on top and serve.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD



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Another highlight of my Easter menu is this pretty salad, with its slightly sweet homemade dressing and crispy sugar-toasted almonds. I've often taken the salad to potlucks because everyone enjoys it so much. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup diced celery
2 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat. Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH CANDIED ALMONDS



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Good enough for a special occasion. Recipe from Junior League of Nashville's Notably Nashville Cookbook.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 head leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Mix the vegetable oil, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, parsley, sugar, salt & pepper in a bowl.
  • For the Salad: Combine the leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, scallions, celery, cranberries and oranges in a salad bowl and mix gently. Add the Red Wine Vinaigrette and toss to coat well.
  • For the Candied Almonds: Combine the sugar and almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the sugar melts, stirring occasionally. Cook until the almonds are evenly coated, stirring constantly. Spread on waxed paper and separate with forks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 24.1, Protein 4.7

TOSSED ROMAINE AND ORANGE SALAD



Tossed Romaine and Orange Salad image

Make and share this Tossed Romaine and Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn, washed and dried
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, pepper and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine and oranges.
  • Add enough dressing to coat and toss well.
  • Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

MANDARIN ORANGE & ROMAINE SALAD



Mandarin Orange & Romaine Salad image

A tangy salad of romaine, celery and oranges with tarragon vinegar and hot pepper sauce makes a cool companion for turkey dishes. -Cathy Pawlowski, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 cups torn romaine
1 cup (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOST MAGIC PAN ORANGE ALMOND SALAD



Almost Magic Pan Orange Almond Salad image

Make and share this Almost Magic Pan Orange Almond Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 green onions, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup mandarin orange, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Shaking constantly, toast almonds in skillet over low heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Wash and dry lettuce.
  • Tear into bite size pieces.
  • Place with green onions and mandarin oranges in large salad bowl.
  • Dressing: Combine all ingredients but egg and vinegar.
  • Add in thin stream and process till well blended.
  • Serves 6.
  • MAKES: 1 cup dressing.
  • Just before serving, toss well.
  • Leftover dressing keeps up to 1 week in fridge.

ROMAINE MANDARIN SALAD



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Make and share this Romaine Mandarin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch romaine lettuce, ripped into bite size pieces
1 cup celery, chopped
2 green onions with tops, chopped
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To Caramelize Almonds: Put almonds in a small skillet or saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until light brown. Put almonds on waxed paper to cool.
  • For Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together until well mixed.
  • For Salad: Mix all salad ingredients, caramelized almonds and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 359, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 24, Protein 5

ROMAINE & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing image

Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding, and it's become a family favorite. - Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest
6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with mandarin oranges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE ALMOND MIXED GREEN SALAD



Orange Almond Mixed Green Salad image

This is a quick and easy salad idea with a homemade vinaigrette drizzled over a mixture of lettuce, mandarin oranges, and almond slivers.

Provided by Chef Stef

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine canola oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and dry mustard in a jar with a lid. Shake until ingredients combine into a dressing.
  • Toss lettuce, oranges, and almonds together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD



Mandarin Almond Salad image

Another Mandarin Almond Salad. Only slightly different from the one Inez posted. Can't go wrong with either one. This is good stuff!

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 long stem green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
  • Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
  • Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
  • Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
  • Sprinkle with sugared almonds.

Tips and Conclusion

  • Fresh and crisp romaine lettuce: The base of this salad is romaine lettuce. Make sure to use fresh, crisp romaine lettuce for the best flavor and texture.
  • Variety of toppings: This salad is topped with a variety of ingredients, including oranges, almonds, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Feel free to add or remove toppings to suit your taste.
  • Homemade dressing: The dressing for this salad is made with fresh orange juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. It's simple and easy to make, and it adds a delicious flavor to the salad.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it's made. The dressing will start to wilt the lettuce if it sits for too long.

In conclusion, the Orange Almond Romaine Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients, and it's topped with a tangy and flavorful dressing. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, try out this recipe and enjoy a tasty and healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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