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Oil Free Winter Orange Salad

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 20 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Introducing our delightful Oil-Free Winter Orange Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with the zesty flavors of fresh citrus oranges!


Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients:

  • 3 mini cucumbers (2 ½ to 3 cups), fine dice
  • 4 to 7 green onions (½ to ¾ cup), sliced thin
  • 2 heads romaine (12 oz. or 7 cups), chopped 

Orange Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 navel orange (approx. 1 Tablespoon)
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tahini
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Optional Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pomegranate arils (+/-)
  • 1 cup segmented oranges (+/-)
  • 1/3 cup toasted almond slices (+/-)

Instructions

  1. Place all the Orange Vinaigrette Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
  2. Place all the Salad Ingredients into a large bowl, mix well to combine, then pour the Orange Vinaigrette over top, mix really well until all the Salad Ingredients are thoroughly coated.
  3. Plate the salad onto a serving platter, then tuck in the segmented oranges and sprinkle with pomegranate arils and toasted almond slices. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

*Servings:  4 side salads