Honey Glazed Orange Salad with Pistachios
Is it just me or once you eat one pistachio you can't stop, right? Aren't they like the most addictive thing you've ever eaten? Like totally? (Insert Valley Girl accent here!)
I did some research to see if there is a reason for it. Nope, nada - couldn't find anything. What I did find was pistachios are enjoyed because they are sweet and crunchy. Cracking the nuts one by one is satisfying. Here's the deal - they are delicious!
And pistachios are the perfect crunchy bite on this salad! Pistachios are crunchy, full of vitamins and protein. Good and good for you - love that!
We also have an abundance of citrus in the valley. I've shared lots of recipes about lemons, Creamy Lemon Pasta and Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup even a Paloma Cocktail garnished with blood oranges, just to name a few. I've also shared a few focused on oranges and now I'm back on the orange wagon because right now oranges are amazing! They are sweet, bright and fresh. One orange gives you over 100% of your daily dose of vitamin c for the day!
Sometimes my meals are seriously planned out. Sometimes they kinda come together with leftovers - something I shared on my About Me page. This is a leftover type salad that celebrates the products of the Central Valley of California.
With oranges from the Farmers Market, a bag of crunchy greens, pistachios from just up the road and honey from Kingsburg Honey. Can a salad get any easier and more perfect that this?
Honey Glazed Orange Salad! It is simple, celebrates winter with amazing flavors. You're on board with that right?
The first thing you will want to do is peel the orange. Slice off the top and bottom of the orange, that way you'll have a flat surface. Then you'll slice off the rind and pith. Work your way around the orange slowly. Use your sharpest knife. If you miss some of the pith, just go back and shear it off. When you've done removing the rind slice each orange thinly.
Pile greens on the platter, toped with the sliced oranges and drizzle with the salad dressing - this salad is done!
The bright colored orange is a navel orange super sweet and delicate. The pinkish one is a hybrid a cross between an orange and grapefruit, tangy and bright. There are so many different varieties of oranges, use your favorite! Now is the time to enjoy them!
Honey Glazed Orange Salad is light, bright and delicious, simple and amazing. This is a perfect side salad and a celebration of winter flavors - enjoy!
Here are more of my favorite salads!
- Fresh Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette - loads of great crunch with a fresh homemade salad dressing!
- Citrus Salad with Winter Greens - this salad is the perfect balance of crunchy and sweet. It's bright and full of flavor!
- Greek Salad - this salad goes with just about any meal or top it with a grilled chicken breast or shrimp and it becomes a meal!
Honey Glazed Orange Salad with Pistachios
Ingredients
- 2-3 oranges
- ¼ cup pistachios shelled
- 4 cups mixed greens
- Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed if you can!
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon shallot or red onion finely minced
Instructions
- Peel the orange. Slice off the top and bottom of the orange, that way you'll have a flat surface. Then you'll slice off the rind and pith. Work your way around the orange slowly. Use your sharpest knife. If you miss some of the pith, just go back and shear it off. When you've done removing the rind slice each orange thinly.
- Crack the pistachios and lightly chop them.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the salad dressing and whisk together, mixing well. Drizzle over the salad lightly. You can always add more, tough to take too much away! Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cynthia says
This looks so good and refreshing. It reminds me of a salad I love that has fennel in it also. Thanks for sharing this great recipe at the This Is How We Roll Link Party.
Bowl Me Over says
It's just so perfect this time of year when citrus is at it's peak. Thanks for hosting a great party Cynthia!
Pooja@poojascookery.com says
Super easy and tasty..
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Pooja
Alyssa says
Yum! A citrus salad just in the cusp of winter coming to an end, I love it.
Bowl Me Over says
Yes Alyssa, I totally agree - bring on spring!!! 😀
Brandi Crawford says
I love the comment about drinking the leftovers. This salad looks EPIC!
Bowl Me Over says
Embarrassing but true! And we had the salad again tonight, score! More sipping juice! 😀
Deanna says
This looks so pretty!!! I love it!!!! I need to make this for my lunch, I been trying to eat salads for lunch and this is perfect!!!
Bowl Me Over says
Enjoy Deanna, love this yummy it's salad really a favorite! Swing back and let me know what you think!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
I loooove citrus salads like this! Pistachios are such a great addition!
Bowl Me Over says
They add a great crunch Sarah, thanks for stopping by!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
How yummy! I am a sucker for citrus in my salad. This looks wonderful and perfect for this warmer weather that is coming!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Kim, I'm hoping weather comes soon, I'm looking forward to spring! 😀