Orange, Red Onion, and Mint Salad |
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Prep Time: 16 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Prepare and chill this colorful salad up to three hours ahead. Lightly dress and toss greens right before serving. Use Valencia oranges; they're both sweet and tart with an intense citrus flavor. Ingredients:
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped |
5 valencia or navel oranges, peeled and sectioned or sliced |
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings, and halved |
2 avocados, sliced |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
pinch of sugar |
1/3 cup olive oil |
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint |
8 fresh mint leaves |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a salad bowl.
2. Combine lime juice and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; slowly add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Drizzle dressing over salad; sprinkle with minced mint, and toss. Top with mint leaves.
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