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Refreshing Orange Lettuce Salad: A Simple, Zesty Recipe for 4

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 beautiful head of lettuce
  • 2 oranges
  • 1 teaspoon white mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper

Preparation

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes

Separate the lettuce leaves, wash them carefully, and dry thoroughly with a tea towel.

Using a paring knife, peel the first orange and cut the zest into fine julienne strips. Place in a small saucepan with a glass of water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Peel the second orange and carefully lift out the segments with a paring knife. Reserve.

Arrange the lettuce leaves in a salad bowl. Sprinkle over the julienne zest and decorate with the orange segments.

Prepare the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Gradually incorporate the olive oil, emulsifying with a small whisk. Drizzle over the salad. Serve the remaining dressing in a sauceboat.

Pro tip: Swap oranges for pink grapefruit, but skip the lemon juice in the dressing for balance.

Joëlle's take: This simple salad delivers stunning visuals and refined flavors.

Refreshing Orange Lettuce Salad: A Simple, Zesty Recipe for 4