3.3 from 24 votes
Simple Citrus Almond Salad
Fresh citrus makes this easy salad bright and flavorful -- especially during those drab winter months. Make it a meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp -- even tofu!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
436 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the dressing
- 1 orange zested
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
for the salad
- 2 orange use the one you zested for the dressing
- ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 head Boston bibb lettuce leaves roughly torn
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
- 3-4 basil very thin strips, cut in chiffonade, leaves
- ½ cucumber sliced, hothouse
Instructions
- 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.)
- 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.
- Add the lettuce to a large salad bowl. Top with onion, queso fresco, cucumber 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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Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
457mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1840IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1840IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.