Citrus Salad with Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette

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Citrus Salad with Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette: The Perfect Side for a Restaurant-Worthy Valentine’s Meal at Home!


Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to go all out with a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Whether you’re preparing an elegant Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops, a juicy Filet Mignon with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce, or a flavorful Camarones Enchilados (Shrimp Creole), adding the right salad to balance out the richness of your main courses is essential. That’s where this Citrus Salad with Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette comes in, a light, refreshing, and vibrant dish that perfectly complements your special meal!

Why the Citrus Salad is the Perfect Companion for a Valentine’s Day Feast?

This citrus salad recipe isn’t just a side dish; it’s a way to add a burst of color and freshness to your Valentine’s dinner at home. With its combination of fresh citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, along with the homemade orange-shallot vinaigrette, this salad elevates any gourmet meal. The lightness of the salad allows you to enjoy the main courses without feeling overwhelmed by heavy flavors, making it the ideal choice for a romantic and balanced dinner. xo

A plate of salad with dressing on top.

Citrus Salad with Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette

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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Citrus Vinaigrette:
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced
  • ½ fresh orange, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Citrus Salad:
  • 1 head baby romaine
  • 1 head Boston lettuce
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 1 small blood oranges
  • 1 cara cara or navel orange
  • 1 pink grapefruit
  • 1 watermelon radish, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh chives, snipped
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
  • edible flowers, optional

Instructions
 

  • Vinaigrette:
  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Salad:
  • Trim lettuce leaves off the head. Rinse well and dry.
  • Remove and discard peel and white pith from citrus. Cut oranges and grapefruit crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Toss the lettuce leaves, citrus, radishes, chives, and mint, with the vinaigrette and plate on large salad bowl. Finish with a sprinkle of poppy seeds, flaky salt and edible flowers (optional). Enjoy!
Keyword Citrus Salad Recipe, Easy Salad, Easy Valentine’s Day Recipes, Easy Vinaigrette, Fresh Citrus Salad, Healthy Salad, Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette, Valentine’s Day Salad, Valentine’s Dinner at Home

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