Lettuce and orange salad
Discover a refreshing Lettuce and Orange Salad recipe featuring juicy oranges, creamy avocado, savory olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal!
- 18 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Lettuce and orange salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crispness of lettuce with the zesty sweetness of oranges. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with flavors that tantalize your taste buds. With ingredients like avocado, olives, feta cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is sure to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Remove any seeds and cut each segment into bite-sized pieces. Place the orange pieces in a large salad bowl.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Shake off any excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad bowl with the oranges.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Cut the avocado into small cubes and add to the salad bowl.
- If not already done, pit and slice the olives. Add these to the salad bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese into the salad bowl.
- Peel the red onion and thinly slice it into rings. Separate the rings and add them to the salad bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients in the salad bowl together to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all the ingredients with the dressing evenly.
- Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and best texture. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Ensure your lettuce is thoroughly washed and dried to keep the salad crisp.
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of lettuce for varying textures and flavors.
- For a milder flavor, soak the red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
- If you prefer, substitute the sugar in the dressing with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Toast the olives lightly to enhance their flavor before adding them to the salad.
This lettuce and orange salad is not only simple to make but also a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With the crispness of the lettuce, the creaminess of the avocado, the tanginess of the oranges, and the savory notes of olives and feta cheese, this salad is a perfect balance of ingredients. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite main course for a refreshing complement.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 210 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 180kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 16g | 4% |
| Fiber 4.18g | 11% |
| Sugar 9g | 9% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 27g | 31% |
| Saturated 7g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 190ug | 21% |
| Choline 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 0.33mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 1.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 0.28mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B9 66ug | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 0.49ug | 20% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 42% |
| Vitamin E 0.99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 55ug | 45% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 200mg | 15% |
| Copper, Cu 0.14mg | 16% |
| Iron, Fe 1.67mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 27mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 360mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se 5ug | 9% |
| Sodium, Na 450mg | 30% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.16mg | 11% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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