Orange Banana Salad

Name: Orange Banana Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium navel orange, peeled and sliced; 1 to 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 2 cups torn salad greens; 1 medium firm banana, sliced; 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

I CAME up with this salad when an unexpected guest showed up for lunch and I had to "make do" with what was on hand. I thought it would complement my homemade ginger chicken soup, and it did! It's a wonderful make-ahead salad and very attractive. -Mary Paulson, Hopkins, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 medium navel orange, peeled and sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cups torn salad greens
1 medium firm banana, sliced
1 to 2 teaspoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

Place orange slices in a bowl. Combine honey and cloves; pour over oranges. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Discard cloves. Arrange greens on salad plates. Top with orange and banana slices. Drizzle with honey mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 133 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Orange Banana Salad in Reminisce January/February 2000

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gayeluella

Mar 12, 2009

This is a delicious recipe. I made this for guests, but added a little water to the honey to thin it. This can be served with shredded cabbage instead of salad greens. Also, nuts, dried cranberries and/or raisins can be added. I marinate the orange slices and keep extra honey/water mixture on hand to use for a salad dressing. This is one of the easiest and most delicious salads I've made. Thanks!Gaye Swenson, St. Louis Park, MN