Brighten up your meals with a Fresh Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. This healthy spring mix recipe combines juicy oranges, crisp radishes, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together by a tangy homemade dressing.
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A citrus salad combines various citrus fruits with fresh greens and other salad ingredients, creating a dish that is full of flavor and nutritious. This salad is a popular choice for its bright colors and refreshing taste. Orange vinaigrette dressing improves the natural flavors of the citrus, making it a great dish for any occasion.
If you like this fruit salad recipe, you may also love our Quick and Easy Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad or our Kiwi Salad with Blackberries and Pecans.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Citrus Flavors: The combination of oranges, radishes, and cucumbers offers a refreshing taste.
- Healthy Salad Options: Packed with nutritious ingredients like spring mix greens and walnuts.
- Quick Salad Preparation: Easy and fast to make, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Homemade Salad Dressing: The orange vinaigrette is simple to prepare and adds a delicious touch.
Ingredients
- Oranges: Fresh oranges sliced into rounds bring a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Radishes: Thinly sliced radishes add a crunchy texture and slight peppery taste.
- Walnuts: Toasted and roughly chopped walnuts provide a nutty crunch.
- Spring Mix: A mix of fresh greens for a healthy base.
- Snack Cucumbers: These cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, perfect for salads.
- Goat Cheese: Crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy and tangy element.
Dressing
- Orange Vinaigrette Dressing: This homemade dressing ties all the flavors together.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make a Fresh Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
STEP ONE: Prepare the Oranges
Peel the oranges and slice them into rounds. Arrange them on a plate.
STEP TWO: Prepare the Vegetables
Thinly slice the radishes and snack cucumbers. Set aside.
STEP THREE: Toast the Walnuts
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Roughly chop them.
STEP FOUR: Assemble the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, sliced oranges, radishes, cucumbers, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with orange vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Oranges: Substitute with blood oranges, cara cara oranges, or grapefruit for a different citrus variety.
Goat Cheese: Use feta cheese or blue cheese if preferred.
Walnuts: Replace with pecans or almonds for a similar nutty crunch.
How Can I Customize this Recipe?
Flavor: Add pomegranate seeds for extra sweetness and texture.
How Should I Store and Reheat this Recipe?
Store any leftover citrus salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness.
Expert Tips for Success
To make this salad ahead of time, prepare all the ingredients and store them separately.
Combine and dress the salad just before serving to ensure it stays crisp and fresh.
No reheating is required.
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Recipe FAQs
To keep your citrus salad fresh for longer, store the components separately. Keep the greens, sliced citrus, and other vegetables in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving to maintain its freshness and crunch.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different types of citrus fruits such as grapefruits, blood oranges, or cara cara oranges. Each variety will add its unique flavor and color to the salad.
If you don't have orange juice, you can substitute with lemon juice, lime juice, or a combination of both for a slightly different but equally delicious citrus vinaigrette. You can also use a splash of apple cider vinegar for added tang.
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Fresh Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette: Healthy Spring Mix Recipe
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
- Skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 oranges peeled and sliced into rounds
- 6 radishes thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped
- 6 cups spring mix
- 2 snack cucumbers thinly sliced
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ½ cup orange vinaigrette recipe below
Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice and orange zest
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and slice them into rounds.
- Thinly slice the radishes and snack cucumbers.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then roughly chop them.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, sliced oranges, radishes, cucumbers, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Oranges: Substitute with blood oranges, cara cara oranges, or grapefruit for a different citrus variety.
- Goat Cheese: Use feta cheese or blue cheese if preferred.
- Walnuts: Replace with pecans or almonds for a similar nutty crunch.
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