Beet And Cucumber Salad With Orange Dressing Recipe
- 1 head leafy lettuce
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 x long european cucumber
- 1 x fresh beet, (8-ounce)
- 3 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp dijon style mustard
- 2 tsp orange grated rind
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 c. vegetable oil
- Separate the head of leafy green lettuce into individual leaves.
- Wash and blot dry with paper toweling.
- Gather half the leaves together and then cut crosswise into 1 inch wide strips.
- Repeat with the romaine lettuce.
- Alternate whole leaves of the lettuce and romaine around the inside edge of a large salad bowl.
- Fill the center with shredded lettuce and romaine.
- Cover with damp paper toweling.
- Chill till serving time.
- Scrub and cut the cucumber in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into thin half-moons.
- Place in plastic bag and chill.
- Combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, mustard, orange rind and salt in small bowl.
- Whisk in oil till well blended.
- Chill till ready to use.
- Pour about half the dressing over lettuce strips; toss to coat.
- Arrange cucumbers in circles in center; arrange shredded beet around cucumber.
- Serve with remaining dressing.
leafy lettuce, romaine lettuce, long european cucumber, fresh beet, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, mustard, rind, salt, vegetable oil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beet-and-cucumber-salad-with-orange-dressing-83055 (may not work)