Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad Recipe

Orange Cucumber Tossed Salad Recipe

  • 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 4 cups torn leaf lettuce
  • 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup seasoned salad croutons
  1. Place orange and cucumber slices around the bottom sides of a straight-sided glass salad bowl. Cut any remaining orange and cucumber slices in half; place in another bowl. Add the lettuce and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and oil; shake well. Pour over lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat; carefully spoon into salad bowl. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.