Spiced Orange Salad with Goat Cheese and Glazed Pecans

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Spiced Orange Salad with Goat Cheese and Glazed Pecans
20 min.
6
330kcal

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Bring a burst of vibrant flavors to your table with our Spiced Orange Salad with Goat Cheese and Glazed Pecans. This delightful dish marries the sweetness of ripe, juicy navel oranges with the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. Perfect for those seeking a refreshing side dish or a light antipasti, this salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also a feast for the senses.

In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a visually stunning presentation that's sure to impress your family and guests alike. The fresh chives and grated ginger lend a fragrant spiciness to the dish, elevating the simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The roasted-and-glazed pecans add a satisfying crunch and a touch of sweetness, creating a beautiful contrast between textures.

This salad is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 330 calories per serving. Whether served as a starter, side, or a light snack, the Spiced Orange Salad will have everyone coming back for seconds. Dive into this refreshing recipe and let each bite transport you to a sunny orchard, where every ingredient shines in its own right!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • tablespoon brown sugar light
  • large navel oranges 
  • 3.5 oz pecans 
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups watercress 

Equipment

  • whisk

Directions

  1. Peel oranges, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange watercress on a serving platter; top with orange slices.
  2. Whisk together canola oil and next 5 ingredients; drizzle over salad.
  3. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories330kcal
Protein8.2%
Fat65.92%
Carbs25.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.33
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.127826136091%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.78mg
Delphinidin
1.2mg
Catechin
1.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.93mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.38mg
Hesperetin
30.62mg
Naringenin
9.94mg
Luteolin
0.99mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
7.94mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
10.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.8kcal
16.49%
Fat:25.49g
39.21%
Saturated Fat:4.5g
28.14%
Carbohydrates:22.51g
7.5%
Net Carbohydrates:17.62g
6.41%
Sugar:14.78g
16.42%
Cholesterol:8.7mg
2.9%
Sodium:182.8mg
7.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.13g
14.26%
Vitamin C:98.18mg
119.01%
Vitamin K:94.71µg
90.2%
Manganese:0.9mg
45.02%
Vitamin A:1678.94IU
33.58%
Copper:0.42mg
21.18%
Fiber:4.89g
19.54%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.62%
Vitamin E:2.45mg
16.36%
Phosphorus:148.32mg
14.83%
Folate:57.77µg
14.44%
Calcium:142.52mg
14.25%
Potassium:428.02mg
12.23%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.18%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.03%
Magnesium:46.79mg
11.7%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.5%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.23%
Iron:1.07mg
5.94%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.78%
Selenium:1.56µg
2.23%
Source:My Recipes