Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Salad Recipes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; SALAD:; 12 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, toss greens with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; transfer to a serving dish. Top with oranges and onion. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 119 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette in Taste of Home February/March 2015

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LindaS_WI

Jun 17, 2016

Very tasty! The fresh ginger was a nice addition. Don't be tempted to try ground dry ginger. It's just not the same; trust me!