Citrus Salad With Maple Candied Walnuts And Orange Dijon Dressing Recipes

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING (EASY VINAIGRETTE!)

Steps:

• Zest the orange. In a medium bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, salt and a grind of fresh black pepper.
• Gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time (8 tablespoons total), until creamy and emulsified. If desired, season with additional salt. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature prior to serving.

CITRUS-WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a small sharp knife, cut the ends off the blood oranges and 3 tangerines, then cut away the peel and white pith. Working over a medium bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane to remove the segments, letting them drop into the bowl; discard any seeds. Squeeze the juice from the remaining tangerine into a small bowl to get about 2 tablespoons.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the walnuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the tangerine juice and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking to combine; season with salt.
• Combine the frisée, endives, radicchio, parsley and blood orange and tangerine segments in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss; season with salt. Top with the toasted walnuts and remaining 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns.

CITRUS WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
• Toast walnuts in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Slice top and bottom off 1 orange and set on a flat work surface. Cut downwards from the top, following the curve of the fruit, to remove all of the skin and pith. Repeat with remaining orange and grapefruit.
• Holding 1 orange over a bowl to catch juice, cut both sides of each segment away from the connective membrane and transfer to a separate bowl. Squeeze extra juice from the membranes into the bowl. Repeat with remaining orange and grapefruit.
• Mix toasted walnuts, salad greens, and feta cheese into the bowl of orange and grapefruit segments.
• Pour orange and grapefruit juice into a glass measuring cup. Add enough pomegranate juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in 1 teaspoon orange zest, sugar, parsley, and salt. Whisk in oil until dressing is thick.
• Drizzle dressing over salad.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

MAPLE-CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer (mixture should be frothy), about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, and toss to coat using a rubber spatula. Cook, stirring, until sauce is syrupy and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer walnut mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and spread into a single layer. Bake until walnuts are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack. Stir, and let stand until cool and hardened, about 30 minutes.

CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use a paring knife to slice between the sections and membranes of each grapefruit; remove the segments whole. Place each segment in bowl as completed. Repeat process with oranges in same bowl. Transfer to refrigerator. Recipe may be made up to this point 1 hour ahead.
• Make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in olive oil, then canola oil, until mixture is well combined. Set vinaigrette aside.
• Just before serving, arrange radicchio and endive leaves on a large serving platter. Arrange grapefruit and orange segments in the center of the platter. Scatter red-onion slices over the top. Drizzle the reserved vinaigrette over the salad, and serve.