Freshness in Spring

Coming home from the pool...I noticed the river ice melting, birds flocking, water running along the road, sun shining, tree branches changing color in the distance, and people donning spring coats. Spring is in the air at 50 degrees. Spring always makes me think of fresh...fresh air, clothes airing on the line, fresh scents and fresh salads. Here's a recipe for a spring salad that I enjoy in the springtime.It's from the internet...but it's the same one that I love.
Balisha

Spring Salad

1 and 1/2 orange, juice only
1/2 lemon, juice only
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon fine grain salt

4 big handfuls of salad greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/3 cup black olives, (the wrinkly, oily ones), pitted

In a medium bowl whisk together the juice of 1/2 orange, lemon juice, most of the red onion, olive oil, and salt. Whisk together until emulsified, taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Peel the remaining orange and cut into segments, removing any seeds you might encounter. Set aside.

When you're ready to serve, place the salad greens in a large bowl. Toss very gently with a generous splash of the dressing. Add the orange segments and walnuts. Give another toss. Taste and decide if you need to add more dressing, if needed, add a bit more at a time, giving a good toss between additions. Make sure the nuts and citrus haven't all gone to the bottom, help them back up to the top if needed. Serve salad topped with the remaining red onion and olives.

Along with wilted lettuce...these are my two favorites. If you would like the recipe for how I make wilted lettuce....I'll put it here soon. Today, I won't be making this...we are having fish and will probably have coleslaw. This is the weekend for corned beef and cabbage. We are expecting company...hope he likes it.Well, the fish is waiting...I wish it was fresh fish just out of the water....nothing like it as far as I'm concerned.