Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette

Lunch

Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way.

Mixed Greens with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 cup thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, toss greens with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; transfer to a serving dish. Top with oranges and onion. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 119 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.