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Crisp lettuce with sweet and creamy orange dressing, mandarin orange slices, cucumbers, dried cranberries and roasted almonds.

Creamy Orange Salad -- Crisp lettuce with sweet and creamy orange dressing, mandarin orange slices and roasted almonds. | thishappymommy.com

I love guiltless meals that are rich, creamy and completely delicious. In the colder months it’s all about hot pasta and chili, but in the summertime I want salad. Crave-worthy creamy salad dressings draped over lettuce is so satisfying in the summer.

Creamy Orange Salad -- Crisp lettuce with sweet and creamy orange dressing, mandarin orange slices and roasted almonds. | thishappymommy.com

With a balance of rich, sweet and savoury, this salad is filled with summertime flavours. From its orange juice dressing to the mandarin orange slices and roasted almonds that are mixed throughout, you can truly taste the summertime sunshine in this Creamy Orange Salad.

Creamy Orange Salad -- Crisp lettuce with sweet and creamy orange dressing, mandarin orange slices and roasted almonds. | thishappymommy.com

Creamy Orange Salad dressing is super simple to make. With only five ingredients it’s a wonderful addition to any meal. The combination of orange juice, Greek yogurt, miso paste, apple cider vinegar and soy sauce give this dressing a flavourful balance of fruity and creamy with an ever-present savoury zing.

The orange juice and Greek yogurt create a perfectly sweet base for this dressing that is oh so creamy. To round out the flavours, apple cider vinegar compliments the orange, while creating a wonderful oil and vinegar type balance to this dressing. Finally, the combination of miso paste and soy sauce add a savoury element with a subtle Asian undertone.

Creamy Orange Salad -- Crisp lettuce with sweet and creamy orange dressing, mandarin orange slices and roasted almonds. | thishappymommy.com

Whether you’re looking to throw together a simple meal or you’re entertaining a crowd, Creamy Orange Salad is a wonderful addition to any meal.  Add some grilled chicken or salmon on top, and this salad becomes a delicious entrée.

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Creamy Orange Salad

Creamy Orange Salad has a wonderfully fruity and nutty flavour. With only five ingredients, the dressing is super simple to make. Toss it with lettuce, mandarin slices and roasted almonds and you have a truly satisfying summer salad.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 14 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Ingredients

  • SALAD INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 head lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup blanched almonds, sliced
  • 1 (15 oz) can mandarin orange slices
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • CREAMY ORANGE SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
  2. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper. Evenly lay out almond slices. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip almond slices. Bake for 2 more minutes, or until desired colour.
  3. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, yogurt, miso paste, apple cider vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  4. Fill a large bowl with lettuce. Evenly mix in salad dressing. Top with almonds and orange slices.
  5. Plate and enjoy!

If you love salad, you may also enjoy Miso Caesar Salad

Miso Caesar Salad

Creamy Greek Salad

Creamy Greek Salad

Blueberry Cantaloupe Salad

Blueberry Cantaloupe Salad

Creamy Balsamic Garden Salad

Creamy Balsamic Garden Salad

Fiesta Corn Salad

Fiesta Corn Salad

Do you love fresh salads? Have you tried Creamy Orange Salad?

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  1. bblake10

    Have all the ingredients. Will be doing that cantaloupe and berry salad. Thanks for sharing.And, thanks for visiting my blog.
    Cheers!

    Reply

  2. bblake10

    Have all the ingredients. Will be doing that cantaloupe and berry salad. Thanks for sharing.And, thanks for visiting my blog.
    Cheers!

    Reply

  5. abhajhablog

    Hello Jessica.I saw your creamy orange salad recipe and it’s a grt one.Its tasty ,easy on time and full of nutrition.I am an Indian food blogger.Do visit my blog to be connected through taste buds and I hope you will like your Indian find.My blog is at-abhajhablog.wordpress.com.

    Reply

  6. abhajhablog

    Hello Jessica.I saw your creamy orange salad recipe and it’s a grt one.Its tasty ,easy on time and full of nutrition.I am an Indian food blogger.Do visit my blog to be connected through taste buds and I hope you will like your Indian find.My blog is at-abhajhablog.wordpress.com.

    Reply

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