Mesclun Meanies

Name: Mesclun Meanies
Ingredients: 8 large, thick-skinned oranges; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 (5 oz.) bag baby mixed greens; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 large, thick-skinned oranges
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 (5 oz.) bag baby mixed greens
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

1

Grate 1/4 tsp. zest from top of an orange. Slice 1/2-inch slice off top of oranges and carve out pulp; slice enough off bottom of oranges so they won't roll. Slice pulp of four oranges into half moons (1 1/2 cups); set aside. Juice rest of pulp (1/4 cup); set aside.
2

Cut a jack-o'-lantern face on each orange.
3

Whisk together reserved orange zest and juice with vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, ginger, pepper and salt. Whisk oil in until combined.
4

Toss greens and reserved orange pieces with 2 to 3 Tbsp. dressing. Stuff orange shells with salad; top with pumpkin seeds.