Refreshing Arabic Orange Blossom and Mint Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A light and refreshing salad combining crisp greens, juicy oranges, and fragrant mint, enhanced with a delicate orange blossom dressing. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, navel oranges, peeled and segmented, fresh mint leaves, chopped into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (about 120 g) mixed salad greens
• 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp orange blossom water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup (30 g) toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp orange blossom water, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until well emulsified to form the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 2 peeled and segmented medium navel oranges, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the prepared orange blossom dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds on top for crunch and serve immediately as a light starter or side.