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    Home » Recipe » Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2022 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Simple Garden Salad Elevated

    Who doesn't love an easy salad?! Orange vinaigrette is my favourite light citrus salad dressing recipe and it goes so well on a garden salad. And by garden, I mean any little bits of fresh greens or veggies you find growing in your yard as you prepare dinner.

    Citrus Salad Dressing on a Composed Garden Salad
    Citrus Salad Dressing on a Composed Garden Salad

    One of my favourite salads because often, especially early in the year, I only have a little bit of this and that and the sweet tartness of orange brings everything together beautifully.

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    Composed Salad For The Win

    By walking through the garden with a bowl and picking a few leaves of lettuce and kale, a little watercress, a radish or two and some peas, all of a sudden I have a lovely salad for 4! My garden may look pitiful sometimes but when I put this simple offering of fresh vegetables on the table, it suddenly looks impressive.

    You can toss and serve this in a bowl, but to really elevate your beautiful garden greens, serve them as a composed salad on a big plate. Simply arrange in a circle or a straight line across the plate and drizzle dressing over top.

    Composing A Salad Elevates Simple Ingredients Making them Shine
    Composing A Salad Elevates Simple Ingredients Making them Shine

    If You Want To Grow Your Own Salad

    Almost anyone can grow a few simple vegetables if you have a garden or patio space. From a small little garden to large yard, decide on what you want to grow based on what you most love to eat.

    In the photo above you can see vegetables from my own garden. I have a small row each of peas, lettuce and radishes and four sprouting broccoli plants that continuously provide small florets. Don't be afraid to try some small veggies in pots too. Zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers and more are very successful in large patio pots as long as they get enough water.

    I love following others on their food growing journey too. Here's a really wonderful and informative article from fellow blogger Camilla's homegrown food journey here. I highly recommend giving it a read.

    Best Orange Vinaigrette

    Orange vinaigrette is a lovely versatile dressing that goes well on a variety of salads. A little sweet, tart and barely salted, this pairs well with mild lettuces and peppery ones too. (Try it with a little goat cheese and watercress in the spring!) I particularly like this on a salad with peas (snap peas or shelled peas work equally well) and have been known to use thawed frozen peas in the winter.

    Fresh Oranges Make The Best Orange Vinaigrette
    Fresh Oranges Make The Best Orange Vinaigrette

    I almost always have various bright citrus fruits in my kitchen. For this I use one large orange, cutting half for juice and half pared into small wedges for garnish. A touch of honey highlights the natural sweetness. Next a little extra acid is added with a squish of fresh lemon and a dash of red wine vinegar, then tempered with a little pepper for a simple salad dressing with a depth that keeps you coming back for more. (As a side note, although it's not common, do you know you can grow oranges and other citrus here in Canada? For more information, check out the amazing and inspirational Garden on Salt Spring Island, BC)

    Fresh Citrus For Orange Salad Dressing
    Fresh Citrus For Orange Salad Dressing

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    Easy Garden Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

    Orange Vinaigrette

    Delicious orange salad dressing is quick and easy. Fresh, bright citrus flavours with a mild sweetness to complement mild garden greens and tender vegetables as well as peppery greens like nasturtium, watercress and arugula.
    Top your salad with some delicious tangy goat cheese to make it a meal! This will dress salad for approximately 6-8 servings.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Dressing, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vegetable, Vinaigrette
    Cuisine: canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 s
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon Orange Juice, freshly squeezed
    • 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
    • 2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Honey
    • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Each, Salt and Pepper
    • *Optional: ½ teaspoon chopped fresh Thyme or Parsley

    Instructions

    • Mix orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar and honey together honey is fully incorporated.
    • Whisk in olive oil, salt and pepper and herbs if using until blended and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
    • Toss with 8 cups of seasonal greens and fresh vegetables sliced thinly. Alternatively, sprinkle this over individual composed salads.
    • Store any leftover dressing in a covered container in the fridge for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jam

      July 13, 2020 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      This is fantastic! Thank you for making a delicious, healthy food~ love it!

      Reply
    2. Shareba

      July 14, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      Fresh oranges really make a huge difference in salad dressing. I LOVE your salad photos in this post btw, that salad is beautiful.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you so much Shareba!

        Reply
    3. Colleen

      July 14, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Don't you love it when you can pick a salad right out of the garden? Your composed salad loves so pretty and that vinaigrette is perfect on a summer salad.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you Colleen and yes to salads growing in your front yard!

        Reply
    4. Bernice Hill

      July 14, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      oh gosh this sounds delicious! Orange dressing with feta cheese, yes plesase! I'm a big believer in making my own salad dressings and this one is going on my list.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Thank you Bernice!

        Reply
    5. Kristen

      July 15, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      I so agree, fresh citrus is the key to making beautiful, flavorful, fresh salad dressings. This sounds so perfect, I can’t wait to put it on my next salad.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 15, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Kristen!

        Reply
    6. Isabelle @ Crumb

      July 17, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous presentation! I'm in the same boat right now where I just have a little bit of everything coming up.... well, except for cucumbers, which are beyond plentiful at the moment. I love the way you've added edible flowers for a pop of colour, and that orange vinaigrette sounds like the perfect way to let all that fresh garden bounty shine. I just wish the climate here in Ontario was good enough to grow our own oranges!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        One of my favourite things about my garden is my edible flowers. They truly elevate every dish they adorn. In fact I wrote an article for Edible Vancouver Island Magazine on just that! Cheers Isabelle!

        Reply
    7. Terri

      July 20, 2020 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Prettiest salad I have ever come across! And I love the orange vinaigrette!!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:15 pm

        Wow, thank you so much Terri!

        Reply
    8. Sean

      July 20, 2020 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      I'm not sure what I love more - the delightful, bright dressing in all its citrusy goodness, or your fantastic presentation! It's so good to have a go-to dressing recipe to work with, and citrus vinaigrettes never go wrong! Beautiful job.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        July 21, 2020 at 9:15 pm

        Wow, thank you so much Sean, that means a lot coming from you. I love your beautifully presented dishes!

        Reply

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