Best 8 Tossed Salad With Citrus Dressing Recipes

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Craving a light and refreshing salad that packs a burst of flavor? Look no further than the tossed salad with citrus dressing. This vibrant dish combines the crispness of fresh greens with the tangy sweetness of citrus fruits, creating a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and invigorating flavors, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for the palate. Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or a novice cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, our comprehensive guide will lead you through the art of crafting the perfect tossed salad with citrus dressing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOSSED SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Tossed Salad with Citrus Dressing image

This is a refreshing salad with a very light dressing. The radishes add nice color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, orange sections and radishes. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Dressing image

Salad greens should be crisp, with firm outer leaves. They should also smell sweet, not bitter, for the freshest dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch (8 ounces) arugula, stemmed (7 to 8 cups)
4 ounces frisee, torn in bite-sized pieces (4 cups)
1 small head radicchio (4 ounces), torn in bite-size pieces (4 cups)

Steps:

  • For the dressing: in a blender, combine juice, honey, shallot, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, toss arugula, frisee, and radicchio with dressing; season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g

SPRING SUNSHINE SALAD WITH CITRUS PARMESAN DRESSING



Spring Sunshine Salad With Citrus Parmesan Dressing image

Make and share this Spring Sunshine Salad With Citrus Parmesan Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 -8 handfuls mixed salad greens, washed and dried well (or butter lettuce)
1 -2 medium orange, sectioned, pith removed, cut in half
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted nuts (sliced almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, etc)
1/2 cup sliced spring onion (scallions, or green onions)
parmesan cheese, shavings to garnish
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 oranges, zest and juice of
2 tablespoons chopped shallots (or red onion, or scallions)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 pinches salt
2 pinches pepper

Steps:

  • Salad:.
  • Wash and dry salad greens well and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add orange pieces, nuts, and onions.
  • Toss well with the Citrus Parmesan Dressing .
  • Add the avocado and toss the salad gently, so as not to mush the avocado.
  • Sprinkle with some Parmesan shavings(using a vegetable peeler).
  • Citrus Parmesan Dressing:.
  • In a bowl combine the grated Parmesan, orange zest and juice, and the shallots.
  • Whisk in the red wine vinegar.
  • Whisk in the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Or you may use a jar and shake the dressing.
  • A few more ideas from Heidi:.
  • Gently heat the dressing and toss with spinach, for a warm, slightly wilted dinner salad.
  • Use the vinaigrette as a marinade.
  • Use it to toss with pasta (stuffed cheese filled pasta is an especially good choice).

LOBSTER SALAD WITH GREENS AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Lobster Salad with Greens and Citrus Vinaigrette image

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

TOSSED SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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"I often take this dressed-up Caesar salad to church functions or family reunions. Its interesting blend of flavors is a hit with everyone, so I always come home with an empty bowl. -Teresa Otto, Hartwell, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 21 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup salad croutons
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Tossed Salad with Citrus Dressing image

This is a refreshing salad with a very light dressing. The radishes add nice color.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 fruit (2-7/8" dia)s medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, lettuce, orange sections and radishes. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 78.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING



Citrus Salad Dressing image

This tart, sweet salad dressing is wonderful on dark, leafy salad greens like romaine or leaf lettuce tossed with orange segments, black olives, and red onion slivers.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk all the ingredients together, or combine in a small jar and shake well.
  • Keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Tossed Salad with Citrus Dressing image

This is a refreshing salad with a very light dressing. The radishes add nice color.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 fruit (2-7/8" dia)s medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, lettuce, orange sections and radishes. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 78.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful and visually appealing salad.
  • Wash and dry the greens thoroughly before assembling the salad to prevent dilution of the dressing.
  • Choose fresh, ripe citrus fruits for the dressing to ensure the best flavor.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Add the dressing to the salad just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This tossed salad with citrus dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter flavors makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this tossed salad with citrus dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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