Orange and Almond Salad Recipe

Name: Orange and Almond Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped; 3 navel oranges; 2 ounces, 1/4 cup, sliced almonds or slivered almonds, available on the baking aisle, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 2 or 3 sprigs; Splash orange juice; 2 rounded teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, a couple of pinches; 1/3 cup olive oil, eye ball it; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Arrange chopped lettuce on a platter.
2
Trim a thin slice of orange skin down to the flesh off the top and bottom of the orange.
3
Stand the orange upright and trim off strips of the remaining peel working from top to bottom around the orange.
4
Cut each orange then in 1/2 lengthwise.
5
Slice the 1/2 oranges into 1/2 moon shapes.
6
Arrange the sliced oranges around the chopped romaine.
7
Lightly toast the almonds in a small skillet over moderate heat or in a toaster or conventional oven.
8
Top the romaine and oranges with toasted almonds and chopped tarragon.
9
In a small bowl, combine honey, vinegar, orange juice and mustard with a whisk.
10
Stream in the oil while continuing to whisk the dressing to combine it.
11
Pour the dressing evenly over the entire salad platter in a slow, thin stream.
12
Season the salad with salt and pepper.
13
The salad is pretty as is, no tossing.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped, 3 navel oranges, 2 ounces, 1/4 cup, sliced almonds or slivered almonds, available on the baking aisle, toasted, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, 2 or 3 sprigs, and more.

Yes, Orange and Almond Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange and Almond Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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