Tossed Greens With Sesame And Oranges Recipes

TOSSED GREENS WITH SESAME AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour Orange-Sesame Dressing over oranges. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion in large salad bowl. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seed before serving.Orange-Sesame Dressing3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar2 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange syrup1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon sesame oilDash of ground cinnamonShake all ingredients in tightly covered container.1 Serving: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 10mg Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 2g.*To toast sesame seed, heat the seed in an ungreased skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

GREENS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, shaking the pan until they are fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, and set aside to cool.
• Repeat step 1 with the cumin seeds, and then grind the cumin seeds in a clean spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle until fine.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, red-wine vinegar, salt, and sugar. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, adding in a fine stream, until emulsified. Whisk in the ground cumin, and season with pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over salad, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.

MIXED BABY GREENS SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Combine greens, oranges and cucumber in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and sugar. Whisk in vegetable oil and sesame oil. Pour dressing over salad. Add sesame seeds, salt and pepper and toss.

TOSSED GREENS WITH SESAME AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Drain orange segments, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid for dressing. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish. In tightly covered container, shake orange liquid, vinegar, honey, oil and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over oranges. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad; toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seed.