Cranberry Orange Salad with Creamy Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe
A little bit sweet with just the right amount of tang to set off the fruitiness.
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cup mixed greens
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 medium navel orange peeled and sliced thin
- Sliced almonds for garnish
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest half of a medium orange
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
To make the dressing:
- In a blender, combine the olive oil, yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, orange zest, orange juice, cider vinegar,garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Blend for high for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
To make the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, and orange slices.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.
Notes
Any leftover salad dressing can be store in a jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 649IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg