Simple Citrus Almond Salad Recipe

Name: Simple Citrus Almond Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oranges, zest one of the oranges for the dressing; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon white wine or red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion; 3/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 head of Boston bibb lettuce, leaves roughly torn; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 3-4 basil leaves, cut in chiffonade (very thin strips)

Servings: persons

2 oranges, zest one of the oranges for the dressing
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
3/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 head of Boston bibb lettuce, leaves roughly torn
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3-4 basil leaves, cut in chiffonade (very thin strips)

1
In a small bowl combine the orange zest, garlic, dijon, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified and set aside. (This makes more dressing than you'll need for this salad. Save any extra for other salads.)
2
Segment the orange. Using a sharp knife cut away the peel and pith of the orange exposing the juicy segments. Cut in between the membrane of each of the orange segments and transfer the segments to a small bowl. Set aside.
3
Add the lettuce to a large salad bowl. Top with onion, queso fresco and orange segments. Add 4-5 tablespoons of dressing and toss the salad. If it needs more dressing, add more a little at a time. Sprinkle the salad with the toasted almonds and fresh basil. Serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oranges, zest one of the oranges for the dressing, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Simple Citrus 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.

Simple Citrus Almond Salad

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