Apple Orange Salad
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4.6
Apple Orange Salad
Description
Apple Orange Salad brings together sweet-tart apples and juicy orange pieces combined with chewy raisins and crunchy pecans or walnuts. The dressing combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh orange juice, providing a citrusy tang that complements the fruit. Seasoning with salt and black pepper adjusts the flavor balance. The dressing also helps meld the components without overpowering the fresh fruit notes.
This salad is tossed gently before serving to ensure even coating and can be served as a light side dish or a refreshing accompaniment to meals. Preparing it shortly before serving preserves the crisp textures of the apples and pecans.
Including a sprinkle of warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg is an optional way to add depth and seasonal character. Refrigerating the salad up to two hours works well for flavor blending without sacrificing texture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2½ tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 orange
- 4 apple
- ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and orange juice. Add the raisins and set it aside.
- Peel the orange and cut it into small pieces.
- Core the apples and cut them in small pieces.
- Add the oranges, apples, pecans to the bowl with raisins. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together very well and serve.
Notes
- Choose apples that balance sweetness and tartness for best flavor contrast.
- Serve the salad soon after preparation or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to maintain crispness.
- For added warmth, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the dressing before tossing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 32.1mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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