Mesclun Meanies Recipe

Name: Mesclun Meanies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 8 large, thick-skinned oranges; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 (5 oz.) bag baby mixed greens; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Servings: persons

8 large, thick-skinned oranges
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (5 oz.) bag baby mixed greens
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

1
Grate 1/4 tsp. zest from top of an orange. Slice 1/2-inch slice off top of oranges and carve out pulp; slice enough off bottom of oranges so they won't roll. Slice pulp of four oranges into half moons (1 1/2 cups); set aside. Juice rest of pulp (1/4 cup); set aside.
2
Cut a jack-o'-lantern face on each orange.
3
Whisk together reserved orange zest and juice with vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, ginger, pepper and salt. Whisk oil in until combined.
4
Toss greens and reserved orange pieces with 2 to 3 Tbsp. dressing. Stuff orange shells with salad; top with pumpkin seeds.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large, thick-skinned oranges, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons grainy mustard, and more.

Yes, Mesclun Meanies falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mesclun Meanies

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