Romaine lettuce pairs wonderfully with oranges and almonds to create a refreshing and flavorful salad that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a side dish. The combination of sweet oranges, crunchy almonds, and slightly bitter romaine lettuce creates a delightful contrast in texture and flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is also incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or quick lunches.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MANDARIN ALMOND SALAD
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
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
ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD
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
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
ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS
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
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
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 WITH ORANGES
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
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
ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND PECANS
I was very suprized not to fine this recipe on Zaar. This makes such a great salad that everyone will love. So easy to put together, and tastes amazing. Enjoy
Provided by Purdy Good Cook
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 8 8, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lettuce, pecans and oranges in salad bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed.
- Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to toss with salad.
- Use extra dressing for dip with fresh fruit!
ROMAINE WITH RED ONION, ORANGES AND ALMONDS
This is a pretty simple salad. Dressing keeps forever and makes enough for 3 or 4 large salads. I keep toasted almonds on hand for this now. Prep time does not include chill time for dressing. If I do not have any onhand, I try to make it the night before.
Provided by Cooking at the Cott
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, sugar, water, oil, salt, mustard and minced onion in a screw top jar and shake to combine.
- Refrigerate to meld flavours.
- Combine romaine, onion rings and oranges.
- Lightly toss with just enough dressing to coat.
- Garnish with toasted almonds.
- *Substitute: 2-3 mandarines, peeled and sectioned or 10 oz canned mandarines, drained.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.3, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 406.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 24.6, Protein 7
ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND BLACK OLIVES
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Olive Onion Quick & Easy Low Cal Orange Winter Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together the orange sections, the onion, the olives, the oil, the vinegar, the cumin, and salt and pepper to taste, add the romaine, and toss the salad well.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of oranges. Try using a mix of navel oranges, blood oranges, and clementines.
- If you don't have any almonds on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or pecans.
- To make the salad ahead of time, simply prepare the oranges and almonds, and then store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, assemble the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover oranges. If you have any oranges that are starting to go bad, simply peel and segment them, and then add them to the salad.
Conclusion:
This romaine with oranges and almonds salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The combination of oranges, almonds, and romaine lettuce is a winning combination that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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