Description
A refreshing and vibrant Bright Spring Salad with a zesty Citrus Vinaigrette that highlights seasonal ingredients and adds a burst of flavor to your meal.
Ingredients
4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g.
spinach
arugula
romaine)
1 cup strawberries
hulled and sliced
1 orange
segmented
1/2 cup cucumber
thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion
thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, strawberries, orange segments, cucumber, red onion, and toasted walnuts or pecans.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the nuts or cheese based on your preference. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Bright Spring Salad, Citrus Vinaigrette, salad recipe, spring salad, fresh ingredients