Spectacular Citrus Salad
A delightfully different salad is what I was looking for when I came across the original version of this recipe. I altered it a bit to fit my taste. Each time I serve this salad, it gets raves for being so colorful and refreshing. 10-12 ServingsPrep: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 12 cups torn red and green leaf lettuce
- 3 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
- In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients;
- shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, oranges, onion
- and pecans. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately. Yield:
- 10-12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 168 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.