Best 10 Romaine Salad With Red Onions Walnuts And Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

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Welcome to a journey of creating a tantalizing and delightful romaine salad that bursts with fresh flavors and textures. This recipe features a crisp romaine lettuce base adorned with vibrant red onions, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy orange vinaigrette. It's a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and zesty that will elevate any meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of flavors and create a stunning salad that will impress your palate and leave you craving more.

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ROMAINE SALAD WITH RED ONIONS, WALNUTS AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Romaine Salad With Red Onions, Walnuts and Orange Vinaigrette image

Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray. I saw her make this on an episode of 30 Minute Meals and it looked wonderful!

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Greens

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut pieces
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Toast nuts over low heat in a small skillet until crisp and fragrant.
  • Place romaine in salad bowl and scatter the red onions down over the greens.
  • In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar and fresh or dried rosemary using a fork or small whisk. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing until combined.
  • Season the dressing with salt, to taste. Dress and toss salad and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.5

ROMAINE SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE



Romaine Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 roasted red bell peppers, drained well, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 small clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
A drizzle of honey
4 romaine hearts
A handful pitted kalamata olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Place roasted red bell peppers in food processor bowl. Season them up with salt and pepper. Add garlic and vinegar to food processor. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil and some honey. When dressing is smooth and combined, stop and adjust seasonings.
  • Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and put in a salad bowl then pour the dressing over lettuce, toss and serve. Garnish with chopped olives.

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

RED ONION ROMAINE SALAD



Red Onion Romaine Salad image

Make and share this Red Onion Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katii

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free Dijon mustard
2/3 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch brown sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine onion, lettuce, and pepper; toss well.
  • Mix vinegar, mustard, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle sauce over saad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.2

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.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES



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Mandarin oranges give this crisp, cool salad a refreshing tang that will perk up any meal. There's even orange juice in the light vinaigrette that glistens as it coats the greens. -Heather Ahrens Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn romaine
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
6 slices red onion, separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine, oranges and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled; toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND EGGS



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This crunchy walnut-and-red-lettuce salad combines classic flavors, and is just right for a light lunch or served on the side with a larger meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large eggs
1 head red-leaf romaine, torn into pieces
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
Shallot Vinaigrette
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put eggs in a medium saucepan of water; bring to a boil. After 2 minutes, cover; turn off heat. Let stand 6 minutes. Let cool in an ice-water bath.
  • Drizzle lettuce and walnuts in a bowl with 5 tablespoons vinaigrette (or to taste); toss. Peel eggs; halve. Serve on top of salad. Season with salt and pepper.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  • In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
  • Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

ROMAINE AND RED ONION SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Romaine and Red Onion Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Onion     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Vinegar     Parmesan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

enough Italian bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes to measure 1 cup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan plus additional for sprinkling if desired
1/8 teaspoon dried orégano, or to taste, crumbled
1 small head of romaine, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to taste and on a baking sheet toast them in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the croutons to a salad bowl and let them cool. In a blender or small food processor blend together the garlic, the vinegar, the water, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the orégano, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is combined well. To the croutons add the romaine, the onion, and the dressing, toss the salad well, and sprinkle it with the additional Parmesan.

HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLE, RED ONION, AND CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Hearts of Romaine Salad with Apple, Red Onion, and Cider Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Onion     No-Cook     Apple     Fall     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 pound)
5 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl for dressing. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
  • Place sliced onion in medium bowl. Cover with cold water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain well. Place 1/3 cup dressing in another medium bowl. Add apples; toss to coat.
  • Trim off tips of romaine halves, leaving 5-inch lengths. Cut each romaine half lengthwise into 3 wedges. Fan wedges on large platter. Top with red onion slices. Drizzle salad with dressing, then sprinkle with apples and pecans.

Tips:

- For a sweeter vinaigrette, use a navel orange instead of a cara cara orange. - To add a bit of spice, try using a balsamic vinegar instead of a white wine vinegar. - If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans. - Be sure to wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly before using it. - If you don't have any red onions on hand, you can use a yellow onion or a shallot instead. - Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of salad dressings. There are many delicious options to choose from.

Conclusion:

Romaine salad with red onions, walnuts, and orange vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a salad that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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