Green Salad With Vanilla-Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Green Salad With Vanilla-Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 cups spring mix salad greens; 1-1/3 cups chopped celery; 1-1/3 cups orange segments; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
8 cups spring mix salad greens
1-1/3 cups chopped celery
1-1/3 cups orange segments
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Place the first ten ingredients in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Store vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
2
In a small heavy skillet, cook pecans in butter over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool completely.
3
Just before serving, combine the greens, celery, oranges, onion and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3/4 cup vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for later use. Sprinkle with pecans.

540

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup orange juice, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Green Salad With Vanilla-Citrus Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Green Salad With Vanilla-Citrus Vinaigrette

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