Simple Citrus Almond Salad

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14 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 25MINS

Simple Citrus Almond Salad

4.3

3 ratings

This salad has been in a drafts folder since January, when the citrus was just coming into its peak. I made it, photographed it, ate it… and my attention was promptly diverted… But that doesn’t mean this simple citrus almond salad doesn’t deserve a little love.

Simple Citrus Almond Salad

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Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

http://www.garlicandzest.com

This salad has been in a drafts folder since January, when the citrus was just coming into its peak. I made it, photographed it, ate it… and my attention was promptly diverted… But that doesn’t mean this simple citrus almond salad doesn’t deserve a little love.

25MINS

Total Time

$1.90

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

2 cloves

1 Tbsp

Dijon Mustard

1/2 cup

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1

Orange, juiced

1/4 cup juice needed

1 Tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

or Red Wine Vinegar

1 Tbsp

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

2

1/3 cup

Red Onion, thinly sliced

3/4 cup

Queso Fresco, crumbled

1 head

Bibb Lettuce, torn

1/4 cup

Toasted Sliced Almonds

3

Fresh Basil, chiffonade, cut

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

441

Fat

41.9 g

Protein

10.3 g

Carbs

8.6 g

Simple Citrus Almond Salad

Save

Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

http://www.garlicandzest.com

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step 1

Segment the orange. Using a sharp knife, cut away the peel and pith of one of the Orange (1) exposing the juicy segments.

step 1 Segment the orange. Using a sharp knife, cut away the peel and pith of one of the Orange (1) exposing the juicy segments.

step 2

Cut in between the membrane of each of the orange segments and transfer the segments to a small bowl. Set aside.

step 2 Cut in between the membrane of each of the orange segments and transfer the segments to a small bowl. Set aside.

step 3

Zest one of the Orange (1) and set aside.

step 3 Zest one of the Orange (1) and set aside.

step 4

In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, Garlic (2 cloves), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Orange (1), White Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Honey (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

step 4 In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, Garlic (2 cloves), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Orange (1), White Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Honey (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

step 5

Add the Bibb Lettuce (1 head) to a large salad bowl. Top with the Red Onion (1/3 cup), Queso Fresco (3/4 cup), and orange segments.

step 5 Add the Bibb Lettuce (1 head) to a large salad bowl. Top with the Red Onion (1/3 cup), Queso Fresco (3/4 cup), and orange segments.

step 6

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 Sliced Almonds (1/4 cup) and Fresh Basil (3). Serve and enjoy!

step 6 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 Sliced Almonds (1/4 cup) and Fresh Basil (3). Serve and enjoy!

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