California Salad and Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Experience the vibrant flavors of California in every bite with this refreshing California Salad and Dressing! Bursting with fresh ingredients like crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber, this salad is crowned with a delightful medley of toppings, including toasted almond slices, tangy dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese. The homemade lime-yogurt dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and infused with zesty lime and garlic, adds the perfect creamy balance to this salad’s bright, wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner side dish, or even entertaining guests. Healthy, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of fresh salads with a California twist!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup toasted almond slices
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon lime zest

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

2. Sprinkle the toasted almond slices, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.

3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lime zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.

4. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or honey if desired.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the prepared salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual portions.

6. Toss the salad lightly to coat the ingredients with the dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (311.8g)

Calories		365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		23.4 g	30%
	Saturated Fat	5.0 g	25%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		18 mg	6%
Sodium		389 mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate		25.3 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	6.2 g	22%
	Total Sugars	15.3 g
Protein		17.5 g	35%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		252 mg	19%
Iron		1.9 mg	10%
Potassium		786 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 837 cal (55.1%%)

Protein: 278 cal (18.3%%)

Carbs: 404 cal (26.6%%)