Best 10 Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad recipe that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish? Look no further than a salad with citrus vinaigrette! This vibrant and tangy dressing, made with fresh citrus juice, olive oil, and herbs, adds a burst of flavor to any salad greens. Whether you prefer a simple salad of mixed greens, or something more substantial with roasted vegetables or grilled protein, a citrus vinaigrette is the perfect complement.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Arugula is a delicious alternative to lettuce, and the citrus juice dressing is a delicious alternative to heavier store bought dressings. A lovely precursor to most meals, or a great stand-alone in the summer. Garnish with walnuts or sunflower seeds, if you like.

Provided by JEANNETTE777

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

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
6 ounces arugula - rinsed, dried and torn
1 pear, cored and sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, olive oil, and salt. Shake vigorously.
  • In a salad bowl, combine arugula, pear, and red pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Tart, tangy and citrusy flavors abound in this quick citrus vinaigrette recipe to whisk together any night of the week you've got the good greens to go with it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing and drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Sweet vinaigrette to pour over any salad. See note in recipe to make this vinaigrette and salad your very OWN!

Provided by Hopkins82

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2-3 tsp, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • combine all ingredients together and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Drizzle 2-3 tsp of dressing over your salads.
  • Note: this is a great dressing to go with any green salad that is combined with some sort of fruit (pear, orange segments, grapes, strawberries, dried sweet cranberries), add some type of nut (almonds, walnuts), and cheese (crumbled bleu, feta, gorgonzola). MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.1

ALL GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Salad     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Avocado     Cucumber     Sugar Snap Pea     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
Kosher salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, roughly chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

SUMMER SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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I live in Orange County and, as you might guess by our county's name, there are plenty of orange trees here. This salad is one of my favorite ways to use this delightful fruit. It makes a nice light supper on a hot day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
SALAD:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
4 cups torn romaine
2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk together first five ingredients., For salad, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 1-3 minutes. Remove from heat. If desired, sprinkle with salt., Place romaine, fruit and beef in a serving dish. Toss with vinaigrette. If desired, top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed citrus (blood oranges, oranges, key limes etc.)
Salt
1 to 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oilSalad:
2 heads endive
1/2 head frisee
1 head butter lettuce
2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
6 beets, cooked and cut into quarters or bite size wedges
2 tablespoons chervil or parsley, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare the vinaigrette: Place shallots, vinegar, citrus juice, and salt in a small bowl. Let shallots macerate for 30 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil. In a large salad bowl, toss together lettuces, citrus, beets, herbs, avocado, and the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
  • TIP: To turn this into an entree top with scallops, chicken or fish.

SPRING SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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This is a tender, delicate salad, perfect for the first real day of spring. Any mix of attractive, soft-leafed lettuces will do. Don't substitute different flowers unless you are sure your choices are edible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
4 tablespoons avocado oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 handfuls perella
2 handfuls radicchio caesar
2 handfuls lollo biondo
6 pansies
6 nasturtiums
6 borage blossoms

Steps:

  • Whisk together the juice, vinegar, and oil; season to taste. Toss greens with this dressing, and top with flowers.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Side     Spinach     Raw

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Citrus Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spinach Salad
1 (10-ounce) bag of spinach (about 6 cups)
2 oranges, cut into segments (see Note)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see page 168)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Frico (page 229)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the Citrus Vinaigrette in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
  • Combine the spinach, orange segments, almonds, red onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the Citrus Vinaigrette. Serve on individual plates, topped with 1 or 2 Parmesan Frico.
  • Note
  • To cut orange segments, first use a small sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Stand the orange on one of the cut ends and make long, straight cuts to slice away all of the peel and white pith. Hold the peeled orange in your palm and cut on each side of the membranes to free the segments.

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GREENS AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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The sweetness of the lobster and tomatoes is balanced by a light but flavorful lemon-orange dressing. Tarragon adds a fresh zing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole lobsters (1 3/4 pounds each)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon finely grated shallot
Coarse salt
12 cups mixed greens such as Bibb lettuce, mache, and arugula (10 ounces)
1 large yellow tomato, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Plunge lobsters into water headfirst, and simmer, covered, for 11 minutes. (Do not let water boil.) Transfer lobsters to ice-water bath using tongs. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together oil, zests and juices, mustard, shallot, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Crack lobster claws, knuckles, and tails, and remove meat. Slice tail meat 1/2 inch thick, and leave claws and knuckles whole.
  • Combine lobster, greens, tomato, and tarragon. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Garnish with tarragon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 g, Cholesterol 82 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 625 g

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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This salad has the regular ingredients you would expect to find in a spinach salad, but the dressing makes it extraordinary.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 crushed garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
8 mushrooms, sliced
6 cups fresh Baby Spinach
8 -10 grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients together and refrigerate for flavors to develop.
  • Add mushrooms to dressing and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate mushroom mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, place spinach in a salad bowl with tomatoes and onions; add mushroom mixture and toss together.
  • Top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 250.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • Using high-quality ingredients makes a big difference in the taste of your salad. Choose fresh, ripe vegetables and fruits, and a good quality olive oil and vinegar.
  • Be careful not to overdress your salad. A light coating of dressing is all you need to enhance the flavor of the ingredients, not drown them out.
  • If you're using a citrus vinaigrette, be sure to use fresh citrus juice. Bottled juice just doesn't have the same bright, zesty flavor.
  • To make a citrus vinaigrette, simply whisk together olive oil, citrus juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. You can adjust the proportions to taste.
  • Citrus vinaigrettes are also great for marinating chicken, fish, or tofu. Just combine the vinaigrette with your protein of choice and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you're looking for a lighter dressing, you can use a citrus vinaigrette instead of a traditional oil-based dressing. Citrus vinaigrettes are also a good option for people who are watching their weight or who have high cholesterol.

Conclusion:

Citrus vinaigrettes are a light, refreshing, and flavorful way to dress up your salads. They're also a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to top your salad, try a citrus vinaigrette.

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