Colorful Citrus Spanish Salad
Brighten up your table with this *Colorful Citrus Spanish Salad*, a medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients bursting with flavor and vibrancy. This salad combines crisp mixed greens with juicy slices of orange and grapefruit, complemented by the bold zest of Kalamata olives, crunchy sliced almonds, and mildly sweet red onion. A tangy homemade dressing, infused with sherry vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika, ties it all together, invoking the spirited flavors of Spanish cuisine. Topped with fresh parsley for an added touch of freshness, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect light, nutrient-packed side dish or appetizer for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 large Orange
- 1 large Grapefruit
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the orange and grapefruit using a knife to remove the outer peel and white pith. Slice into thin rounds or cut into segments, removing any seeds. Add to the bowl with the greens.
Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the salad bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives and sliced almonds to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, sherry vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for a fresh garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and flavorful citrus Spanish salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2082 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1786 mg | 38% | |
*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.
