Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad Recipe

Name: Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced; 1 medium cucumber, sliced; 4 cups torn romaine lettuce; 4 cups torn leaf lettuce; 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup seasoned croutons

Servings: persons

2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup seasoned croutons

1
Place orange and cucumber slices around the bottom sides of a straight-sided glass salad bowl.
2
If you have any remaining orange and cucumber, cut the slices in half.
3
Put these in another bowl.
4
Add lettuce and onion.
5
Now take a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
6
Combine the orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and oil in it.
7
Shake it really well.
8
Pour over the lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat.
9
Spoon into salad bowl with care.
10
Sprinkle with croutons.
11
Sit back and enjoy a serving of this immediately.

154

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced, 1 medium cucumber, sliced, 4 cups torn romaine lettuce, 4 cups torn leaf lettuce, and more.

Yes, Orange Cucumber Tossed 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 Cucumber Tossed Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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