Fresh salad with oranges, strawberries and vanilla vinaigrette
Discover the refreshing combination of crunchy lettuce leaves, sweet oranges and strawberries, rounded off with a delicious vanilla vinaigrette. This recipe pays homage to the versatility of vanilla and shows how this exquisite spice can also shine in savory dishes.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (we recommend our 100% pure Tahitensis extract for an authentic vanilla flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package (170g) mixed lettuce leaves or baby spinach
- 1 seedless orange, peeled and divided into sections or 1 tin tangerines, drained
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted pecan chunks
Preparation:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
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In a large bowl (or divide among individual serving plates), toss the lettuce leaves with the oranges, strawberries, and pecans. Serve the salad with the vanilla vinaigrette.
Colorful and flavorful, this salad is a great way to explore the versatility of vanilla while enjoying a healthy and delicious meal. Try it and be enchanted by the magic of vanilla!