4.4 from 15 votes
Summer Salad with Orange Basil Vinaigrette
This summer salad is topped with gorgonzola and tossed with a refreshing orange basil vinaigrette, for a salad that will leave everyone asking for more!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Orange Basil Dressing
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (tightly packed)
- 1.5 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- black pepper , to taste
Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola crumbles
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, combine the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, basil, honey, salt, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust any seasoning to taste and set it aside.
- To assemble the salad, toss together the mixed greens, gorgonzola, walnuts, and dried fruit in a large bowl. Add the dressing just before serving, to avoid wilting.
- Leftover dressing and salad should be stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge for best shelf life. They should keep well for up to a week, if you don't eat it all before then.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22.9mg
(25%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22.9mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.