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Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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I live in Orange County and, as you might guess by our county's name, there are plenty of orange trees here. This salad is one of my favorite ways to use this delightful fruit. It makes a nice light supper on a hot day.

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Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
SALAD:
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
4 cups torn romaine
2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; set aside.
In a large skillet, stir-fry steak in oil for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
In a large bowl, toss romaine, oranges, strawberries and steak. Add vinaigrette toss to coat. Top with walnuts if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared without salt and walnuts) equals 291 calories, 110 mg sodium, 77 mg cholesterol, 19 gm carbohydrate, 28 gm protein, 12 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Originally published as Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette in Country June/July 1998, p49

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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