Refreshing Citrus Salad

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A very refreshing light salad with a delicious light dressing.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Dressing:

  • ½ cup canola oil

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced onion

  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika

Salad:

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens

  • 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

  • ½ cup grape tomatoes

  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.

  2. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
32g Fat
26g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 355mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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