Cranberry Orange Lettuce Salad
This salad has a simple Orange Poppy Seed Dressing that, like most dressings, can be made in two minutes. Maybe one if you're fast.
Servings 4 people
Calories 492kcal
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1 head soft lettuce living lettuce or mixed leaf lettuce combination
- 1 navel orange peeled and segments separated (or canned mandarin orange segments, drained)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup toasted pecans
ORANGE POPPY SEED DRESSING
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 3 tablespoon orange juice
- ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
MAKE SALAD DRESSING
- In a small bowl combine all salad dressing ingredients except oil.
- Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing is thickened slightly.
MAKE SALAD
- Wash and dry lettuce. Cut or tear into bite-size pieces and put in salad bowl. Add orange segments, dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
- Toss salad with as much dressing as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
There will be enough salad dressing for 8 salads. Dressing will keep in the fridge for 4 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 5967IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
