This refreshing orange onion salad features juicy citrus, and pungent red onions with crunchy lettuce and buttery toasted almonds in a vibrant dressing.
Instructions
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Toast the almonds
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In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the almonds until they're golden brown. Transfer the almonds to paper towels to drain. Editor’s Tip: You don’t want the stove to be higher than medium heat, as a high heat can cause the almonds to burn before they’re properly toasted. Medium heat ensures they’ll cook evenly.
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Make the dressing
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In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt and white pepper. Beat in the oil. Editor’s Tip: We’re essentially creating an oil and vinegar dressing, except with lemon juice instead of vinegar. Oil doesn’t mix easily with other liquids, so we suggest using a hand whisk instead of a spoon or fork. Better yet, a handheld milk frother can make this step faster and even more efficient.
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Bring it all together
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Combine the lettuce, orange sections, onion slices and almonds. Toss them with the dressing, and serve the salad immediately. Editor’s Tip: Toss the toppings gently to preserve their individual textures. Now is also the time to taste the salad and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add a little onion powder for earthiness or some crushed red pepper flakes if you enjoy spice.
