Romaine Orange Salad Recipes

ROMAINE & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with mandarin oranges. Serve immediately.

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and spring onion, (& orange juice, orange rind if using). Close the lid and shake vigorously to blend.
• Place the cos lettuce into a large serving bowl. Drizzle over vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add orange slices (& dried cranberries if using) and toss gently. Garnish with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

TOSSED ROMAINE AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, pepper and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine and oranges.
• Add enough dressing to coat and toss well.
• Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

ROMAINE-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1/3 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Toss with 3 sliced romaine lettuce hearts, 1 bunch sliced radishes and 4 segmented oranges; drizzle with olive oil.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND ORANGES

Steps:

• With a paring knife remove the skin and pith from the oranges.
• Working over a large salad bowl to catch the juices, cut out the orange segments. Set aside.
• Add the lemon juice, oil, mustard, and salt to the juice, whisking to blend.
• Add the lettuce and scallions, tossing well. Add the avocado and toss gently to combine.

ROMAINE AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Place vinegar, sugar, red onion, mustard powder, and salt into the bowl of a blender. Cover, and puree on high until smooth. Reduce blender speed to medium-low; slowly pour in the vegetable oil and blend until incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Stir in the poppy seeds and set aside.
• To serve, toss the romaine in a large bowl with the crumbled bacon, Mandarin oranges, and enough dressing to moisten. Place onto salad plates and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

ROMAINE AND ORANGE SALAD WITH ORANGE-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, steak sauce, lemon juice and seasonings; mix well.
• Gradually add oil, whisking constantly. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing over lettuce; toss to coat. Add oranges, nuts and cheese; gently toss. Serve remaining dressing on the side, for those who want to add more salad dressing.

MANDARIN ORANGE & ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss lightly to coat.