Best 8 Orange Onion Lettuce Salad Recipes

"Orange Onion Lettuce Salad" is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. This salad is made with a combination of crisp lettuce, juicy oranges, sweet onions, and a tangy dressing, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish to accompany your main meal, this salad is sure to be a hit. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, "Orange Onion Lettuce Salad" is a culinary delight that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD

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A flavorful homemade dressing sparks fresh greens that are tossed with colorful oranges and green onions and sprinkled with toasted slivered almonds.-Joyce Key, Snellville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 cups torn Bibb lettuce or salad greens of your choice
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

In a salad bowl, toss the lettuce, onions and oranges; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt if desired, pepper and hot pepper sauce; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE-ONION LETTUCE SALAD

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Attractive and a little different, this pretty salad is a standard for special occasions at our house. A pleasant poppy seed dressing, sweet citrus sections, tangy red onion slices and mild lettuce blend deliciously.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 heads Bibb lettuce, torn
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

Arrange lettuce on six salad plates. Top with oranges and onion rings. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD

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Make and share this Orange Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Citrus

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup mandarin orange, drained
1/2 head lettuce, cut up
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine salad ingredients 1-2 hours before serving.
Make dressing up to a day ahead or as close as 20 minutes before serving.
Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.

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

Ingredients

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

ORANGE WALNUT SALAD (PAULA DEEN)

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This is as pretty as it is easy. The sweet and sour salad dressing would be delicious on a variety of other salads as well. Paula Deen made this on Food Network and it looked so delicious I had to try it right away! This recipe is large enough for a big dinner party, but don't be afraid to rescale for a smaller group.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories Citrus

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 heads bibb lettuce, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, cleaned and torn into bite size pieces
3 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded
3/4 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (I used pecan halves)
3 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons grated onions

Steps:

In large salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, oranges and onion.
Melt butter and sauté walnuts until lightly browned (this will just take 2 or 3 minutes).
Sprinkle over lettuce mixture.
To make dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a jar, shake well and chill in refrigerator.
Shake again before serving.
Hint: To cut oranges so there is no membrane--cut peel and outer membrane off with paring knife.
Cut orange in half across segments.
Slip knife around and free each segment from membrane.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH ORANGES AND RED ONION DRESSING

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Provided by Pat Carloss

Categories Salad Onion Marinate No-Cook Vinegar Orange Lettuce Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 head of butter lettuce, leaves coarsely torn (about 8 cups)
2 large oranges, peel and white pith removed, thinly sliced into rounds

Steps:

Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel, and juice concentrate in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion; marinate 30 minutes, stirring often. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with orange slices. Ladle dressing with onion over.

ORANGE ONION SALAD

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 heads romaine or red leaf lettuce or other salad greens
4 navel oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds 3 or 4 very thin slices
red onion, separated into rings
4 teaspoons good-quality red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons good-quality olive oil

Steps:

Wash and dry leaves; tear into bite-size pieces and arrange on each of 4 plates.
Arrange orange slices on leaves and slip onion rings in between orange slices.
Whisk vinegar and oil together and pour over salads.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 52 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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This is a really delicious green salad, almonds and oranges add a special twist!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup white sugar
1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

Tips:

Select the right oranges: Use navel oranges for a sweeter flavor and fewer seeds. If you prefer a tarter salad, use blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges.
Slice the oranges thinly: This will help the oranges release their juices and blend well with the other ingredients.
Use a sharp knife to julienne the onions: This will prevent the onions from becoming bruised or crushed.
Rinse the lettuce thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris. You can use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce quickly.
Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Toss the salad just before serving: This will prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

Orange onion lettuce salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover oranges and onions. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy ingredients, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.