Tossed Salad With Oranges Food

TOSSED SALAD WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds, In a salad bowl, combine the greens, oranges, bacon and almonds. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Drain oranges, reserving 1/4 cup syrup; set oranges aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine syrup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, basil and savory; shake well. In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, oranges and onion. Add the dressing and toss. Top with almonds; serve immediately.

TRICOLORE SALAD WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• Place the shallots in a small shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
• In a large shallow serving bowl, combine the radicchio, endive, arugula, oranges, and olives. Lift the shallots from the vinegar with a slotted spoon, sprinkle them on the salad, and toss lightly (discard the vinegar).
• In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Pour enough of the vinaigrette over the salad to moisten well. Sprinkle with one more teaspoon salt, toss well, and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

ORANGE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and green onion. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend.
• Place the romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with dressing and toss to coat. Add orange slices and toss gently. Serve immediately.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring for 12-14 minutes or until melted. Add almonds; stir quickly to coat. Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat.

TOSSED ROMAINE AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, pepper and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine and oranges.
• Add enough dressing to coat and toss well.
• Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

ORANGE-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, curry powder and soy sauce; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with avocado.

REFRESHING SIDE SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Mix salad mix, kale, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, strawberries, pecans, and poppy seeds. Top with raspberry vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

TOSSED FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE MAYONNAISE DRESSING

Steps:

• For salad:
• Cut melon in half, remove seeds, and scoop flesh into balls with ball cutter or teaspoon; chill. Slice off pineapple top; cut pineapple into eighths lengthwise. Place rind side down on cutting board. Cut meat from rind with sharp knife, following curve of fruit. Remove any remaining eyes with point of knife; cut off core. Cube and chill pineapple. Wash, hull and chill strawberries. Pare oranges with sharp knife, cutting completely through white portion; remove sections one at a time cutting down along one side of section and gently lifting other side away from membrane with knife; chill. Wash greens; crisp in refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, make dressing:
• Gradually stir corn syrup into mayonnaise. Mix in orange juice and onion. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
• To serve:
• Just before serving, tear greens into bite-size pieces in salad bowl. Add fruit; toss with dressing.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in dried cranberries. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Place greens in large bowl. Toss with 2/3 of dressing. Divide greens among 6 plates. Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Top salads with orange segments and pecans.

ALMOND-ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar, without stirring, for 12-14 minutes or until melted.
• Add almonds; stir quickly to coat.
• Remove from the heat; pour onto waxed paper to cool.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the iceberg lettuce, romaine, oranges, avocado, celery, onions and almonds.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well.
• Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Yield: 8 servings.
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FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.