i waited to make this salad (from 12-09!). i recently bought fresh oranges from the orchards in the central valley; my how i regretted procrastinating...the dressing for this salad is particularly good. it is easy to make, few ingredients, and delicious. the oregano goes perfectly with the oranges and was enjoyed by all.
Orange, Radicchio, and Oregano Salad
Time: 25 minutes. The dressing for this salad relies on a smart low-fat cooking technique: Reduce juice to concentrate its sweetness and create a clingy texture, so you don't have to add much oil.
Yield: Serves 6
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 71
- Calories from fat: 31%
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 2.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sodium: 242mg
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano plus 2 tbsp. leaves
- 3 navel oranges
- 1 head radicchio, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup thinly slivered red onion
Preparation
- 1. In a small saucepan, cook juice over high heat until reduced to 2 tbsp., about 5 minutes; let cool. In a small bowl, whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, salt, and chopped oregano.
- 2. Cut off ends and outer white membrane from oranges; slice into rounds. In a bowl, gently toss oranges, radicchio, onion, and oregano leaves with dressing to coat.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Orange, Radicchio, and Oregano Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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