Romaine Salad with Oranges and Pine Nuts

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8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
By Joy E. Zacharia, R.D.
December 2006
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Honey and fresh oranges lend a touch of Spanish flair to this winter salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 navel oranges, peeled, halved, and sliced
  • 1 (10-ounce) package prewashed romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 81
  • Caloriesfromfat 54%
  • Fat 4.9g
  • Satfat 0.4g
  • Monofat 1.9g
  • Polyfat 2.1g
  • Protein 1.6g
  • Carbohydrate 9.6g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 0.7mg
  • Sodium 63mg
  • Calcium 34mg

How to Make It

Place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine vinegar and the next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Drizzle over lettuce mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

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Ratings & Reviews

YUMMY SALAD

stellacorona
December 22, 2016
This salad rocks!  I added avocados too, which were a nice addition.

gmetzgar1's Review

lovetocookAZ
December 11, 2011
Simple & delicious. I used clementine oranges & a thinly sliced regular cucumber. The dressing is very light.

stellacorona's Review

gmetzgar1
January 23, 2009
this was an awesome salad! forgot to add the basil. used canned mandarin oranges. used regular deseeded cucumber. served the pine nuts separately. good for company or anytime. was my christmas dinner salad.
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