Strawberry Salad Citrus Toss Food

STRAWBERRY AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Per Serving:

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 1 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed)
1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Steps:

In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Place the lettuce onto 4 salad plates.
Toss the strawberries with the remaining dressing and place 1/4 of the berries on top of each mound of lettuce. Top each with cheese and sprinkle with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams

TOSSED SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING

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This is a refreshing salad with a very light dressing. The radishes add nice color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes
DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, orange sections and radishes. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STRAWBERRY CITRUS SALAD

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This recipe yields enough to make the "shortcakes," too.

Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Yield 4 servings plus leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (about one 22-ounce basket)
3 large navel oranges, peeled, thickly sliced crosswise, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

PANERA STRAWBERRY SALAD

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Poppyseed Dressing: 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon stevia sweetener (or two additional tablespoons sugar) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1 tablespoon poppy seedsIn a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, stevia, vinegar, orange juice, salt, mustard, and onion, and process for 20 seconds. With the blender on high, gradually add the oil in a slow, steady stream. Remove from the blender and stir in the poppy seeds. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before using on salad. Salad: 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped 1- 6 oz bag spinach or spring mix (greens combined should equal about 15 cups total) 1 can mandarin oranges, drained well 1/2 lb strawberries, washed and sliced 1 pint blueberries, washed and patted dry 1 cup pineapple, sliced into chunks, then thinly sliced (about 1/2 of a medium size pineapple) 1 cup pecans, toasted and cut in half To prepare salad: Using a large bowl or platter, arrange the greens on the platter. Sprinkle with a few pieces of fruit. Layer additional greens. Place the remaining fruits and chopped pecans on the greens. Top with sliced chicken. Drizzle about half of the dressing on the salad. Toss before serving. you may also plate the salad individually. In this case, toss the greens with the dressing and place on plates. Top each plate with fruit, nuts and chicken. Serve immediately. Yields about 15 generous side servings. Tips: -*Mrs. Dash is found in most grocery stores near the spices.

Provided by Patti W.

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 teaspoon stevia artificial sweetener (or two additional tablespoons sugar)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped
1 (6 ounce) bag spinach (Greens should total 15 cups) or 1 (6 ounce) bag spring greens (Greens should total 15 cups)
1 (6 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained well
1/2 lb strawberry, washed and sliced
1 pint blueberries, washed and patted dry
1 cup pineapple, sliced into chunks, then thinly sliced (about 1/2 of a medium size pineapple)
1 cup pecans, toasted and cut in half

Steps:

Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, stevia, vinegar, orange juice, salt, mustard, and onion, and process for 20 seconds. With the blender on high, gradually add the oil in a slow, steady stream. Remove from the blender and stir in the poppy seeds. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before using on salad.
To prepare salad:.
Using a large bowl or platter, arrange the greens on the platter. Sprinkle with a few pieces of fruit. Layer additional greens. Place the remaining fruits and chopped pecans on the greens. Top with sliced chicken. Drizzle about half of the dressing on the salad. Toss before serving. you may also plate the salad individually. In this case, toss the greens with the dressing and place on plates. Top each plate with fruit, nuts and chicken. Serve immediately.
Yields about 15 generous side servings.
Tips:.
-*Mrs. Dash is found in most grocery stores near the spices.