Crisp Lettuce with Orange
Ingredients
- 1 large crisp lettuce trimmed and cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 bunch watercress trimmed
- 2 large oranges peeled, thinly sliced and set aside in a bowl to retain the juices
- 5 tbsp salad oil
- 2 slices white bread crusts removed, cut into 1 cm (1/2 inch) squares
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp caster sugar
Instructions
- Arrange the lettuce, watercress and orange slices in a serving bowl. Cover and chill.
- Heat a little oil, about 15 ml (l tbsp), in a frying pan and fry the bread until crisp and golden. Drain well and sprinkle with salt.
- Whisk 60 ml (4 tbsp) oil, the vinegar, sugar and seasoning into the orange juice. Pour over the salad and add the fried bread squares just before serving.
Calories: 121 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 38 mg
Potassium: 165 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 414 IU
Vitamin C: 19 mg
Calcium: 42 mg
Iron: 1 mg