Orange Romaine Salad Recipe

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This is a healthy and colorful beginning to any meal. The almonds are wonderful when combined with the greens, oranges and the tangy dressing.—Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania

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Orange Romaine Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bunches romaine or red leaf lettuce, torn (about 12 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges and almonds. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 93 calories, 6 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Orange Romaine Salad in Light & Tasty December/January 2002, p8

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.