Citrus Sesame Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Citrus Sesame Salad, a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and nutty flavors. Packed with zesty orange and grapefruit segments, creamy avocado, and protein-rich edamame, this salad offers a nutrient-packed boost with every bite. Tossed in a luscious homemade sesame dressing made from honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, it delivers an irresistible savory-sweet flavor profile. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added crunch, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or light, crowd-pleasing lunches. Whether served as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite mains, this salad captures the essence of fresh, wholesome, and delicious eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 orange
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup edamame (shelled, cooked)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and segment the orange and grapefruit, removing any seeds and membranes. Set aside the citrus segments.
Slice the avocado into thin wedges or cubes and set aside.
To make the dressing, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Add the citrus segments, avocado, and cooked edamame to the salad greens in the mixing bowl.
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Citrus Sesame Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1866 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3057 mg | 65% | |
*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.
