Citrus Orange & Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh, bright, and packed with texture, this Citrus Orange & Goat Cheese Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy. Juicy orange segments pair beautifully with toasted almonds, creamy goat cheese, crisp mixed greens, and a fresh citrus vinaigrette that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. Elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for an everyday lunch or dinner side.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Salad
- 5–6 cupsmixed greens (spring mix, loose leaf, red leaf, or baby greens)
- 2oranges, peeled and segmented
- ⅓ cuptoasted sliced almonds
- ¼ smallred onion, very thinly sliced
- ⅓–½ cupcrumbled goat cheese
Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 1 tbsphoney
- ⅓ cupolive oil
- to tastesalt and pepper
Ingredients
The Salad
- 5–6 cupsmixed greens (spring mix, loose leaf, red leaf, or baby greens)
- 2oranges, peeled and segmented
- ⅓ cuptoasted sliced almonds
- ¼ smallred onion, very thinly sliced
- ⅓–½ cupcrumbled goat cheese
Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- 1 tbsphoney
- ⅓ cupolive oil
- to tastesalt and pepper
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- 1
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Build the Salad
- 1
In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed greens, orange segments, red onion, and toasted almonds.
- 2
Crumble goat cheese generously over the top.
Dress & Serve
- 1
Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette just before serving. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden for the best flavour and crunch. Freshly squeezed orange juice makes all the difference in the dressing. This salad is beautiful on a platter for entertaining.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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