Easy Orange and Red Onion Salad

Name: Easy Orange and Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; Dash salt; Dash pepper; 6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Here's an unusual salad that’s easy to prepare when holiday obligations have you short on time. The combination of red onions and oranges may seem unusual, but it's surprisingly delightful. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Ingredients

6 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash salt
Dash pepper
6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Directions

For dressing, whisk together the first 8 ingredients. Place oranges and onion in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1-1/2 fat.