California Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with California-inspired flavors, this California Salad is a true celebration of crisp, wholesome ingredients. Combining a base of mixed salad greens with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sweet bursts of sliced strawberries and mandarin orange segments, this dish offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese deliver a satisfying crunch and tangy richness. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, this colorful salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing addition to any summer gathering. With only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy and healthy option that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: California Salad, avocado salad, fresh summer salad, healthy salad recipe, quick salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small Cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin wedges.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced strawberries, and mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl, scattering it evenly over the other ingredients.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad for added texture and flavor.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado slices.
Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
