Romaine Orange Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A refreshing salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, pecans, and mandarin oranges tossed in a sweet red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a vibrant side dish for any meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 head | Romaine Lettuce | Torn |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Green Onions | Chopped |
| 1 can | Mandarin Oranges | Drained |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Red Wine Vinegar | None |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar | None |
| 3/4 cup | Oil | Vegetable or canola |
Instructions
Step 1: Toss Salad
- Combine the 1 head romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup pecans, 1/2 cup green onions, and 1 can mandarin oranges in a large salad bowl.
Step 2: Prepare Dressing and Serve
- Whisk together the 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and 3/4 cup oil until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss until evenly coated.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep the dressing stored in a separate jar in the refrigerator until ready to toss and serve.
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