GINA'S ARIZONA CITRUS SALAD

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This recipe was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. I loved it so much I ran back to my hotel room and wrote down everything I could remember was in it. It's a beautiful salad with a light dressing and has lots of texture and color. The dressing took some experimenting, but I think it turned out just right.

Provided by GevingCook

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅔ cup light olive oil
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons minced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
1 (5 ounce) package spring mix salad greens
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1 green apple, cored and chopped
1 pkg. (4 serving size) crumbled goat cheese
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup golden raisins
1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup seasoned walnuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, sugar, orange juice, poppy seeds, minced onion, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and salt in a blender until smooth.
  • Toss salad greens, green onions, avocado, green apple, goat cheese, cranberries, golden raisins, mandarin oranges, and walnuts together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Nimraj Sunar
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I'm definitely going to try this salad next time I have guests over.


daren mahmud
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This salad sounds like a great way to get my daily dose of vitamin C.


Emy Lly
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and delicious.


Azad Khan
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This salad is the perfect way to use up all those citrus fruits that are in season right now.


ziggo kenya
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I'm not a huge fan of citrus salads, but this one was actually really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the citrus fruits were nice and sweet.


dipeshmandal 715
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tommy McCarthy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Bongani Nkuna
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. It's still a very refreshing and healthy salad.


Mutesi Lydia
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This is the best citrus salad I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is to die for.


Alli Dalley
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, and the citrusy dressing is the perfect complement to the sweet oranges and grapefruit.


Nilofar Muhammadi
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This salad was a huge hit at my last party! The combination of citrus fruits, avocado, and goat cheese is simply divine.