Orange Pecan Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and flavorful Orange Pecan Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and zesty flavors! Featuring crisp mixed salad greens, juicy navel orange segments, and toasted pecans, this salad delivers a delightful mix of sweetness and nuttiness. Creamy crumbled goat cheese and thinly sliced red onion add a gourmet touch, while the tangy homemade balsamic dressing, infused with honey and Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes an elegant side dish or a light, satisfying entrée. Ideal for spring gatherings or everyday meals, the Orange Pecan Salad is a delicious way to elevate your salad game while celebrating fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 navel oranges
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup goat cheese
• 1 small red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

Peel the navel oranges, removing all the white pith. Segment the oranges by cutting between the membranes or slice them into rounds. Set aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings, depending on preference.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, orange segments, toasted pecans, red onion slices, and crumbled goat cheese.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1025.9 grams (1025.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188

Total Fat 187.00g	240%
Saturated Fat 61.40g	307%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.80g
Cholesterol 183mg	61%
Sodium 2483mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 77.30g	28%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 45.90g
Protein 66.70g	133%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 648mg	50%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 1806mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 13.7%