Citrus salad with cheese sauce

8 servings

10 minutes

Citrus salad with cheese sauce is a true embodiment of French culinary elegance. The combination of fresh lettuce, sweet oranges, and ripe tomatoes creates a vibrant palette of flavors, complemented by a tangy note of Roquefort. The dish's origins trace back to the traditions of French salads where cheese dressings are key elements. A delicate sauce with wine vinegar, mustard, and olive oil adds depth, transforming a simple set of ingredients into a gastronomic delight. This salad is perfect as a light festive dish or an exquisite appetizer for the main meal. It refreshes, surprises with contrasts in textures, and leaves a pleasant aftertaste worthy of a true gourmet.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 180.4
• Proteins: 3.9g
• Fats: 13.9g
• Carbohydrates: 10.4g

Ingredients

• Lettuce: 2 pc
• Oranges: 4 pc
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• White wine vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Roquefort cheese: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Separate the lettuce heads into individual leaves and the orange into segments, trying to peel the segments from the membranes if possible. Remove the seeds and liquid from the tomatoes and cut the remaining tomato flesh into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lettuce: 2 pieces
   • Oranges: 4 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

2. Add a pinch of salt and mustard to the vinegar and whisk them together, then add olive oil while continuing to whisk. The result should be a sauce with a fairly uniform consistency. Crumble in some Roquefort or another blue cheese. Then mix this sauce with oranges, lettuce, and tomatoes, season with pepper, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Roquefort cheese: 100 g