Expressive
Brighten your table with the 'Expressive' salad, a symphony of fresh, vibrant flavors and textures that's ready in just 20 minutes! This show-stopping recipe features mixed baby greens and peppery arugula, paired with juicy segments of oranges and grapefruit for a citrusy zing. Creamy avocado and crumbled feta cheese add a luscious contrast, while fresh mint and basil bring an herbaceous, aromatic twist. Topped with crunchy pistachios and drizzled with a light, tangy honey-lemon dressing, this salad is as delicious as it is visually stunning. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light meal, ‘Expressive’ is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Ideal for those seeking healthy, vibrant recipes packed with fresh produce and nutritious goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed baby greens
- 2 cups Arugula
- 2 pieces Oranges (large)
- 1 piece Grapefruit (large)
- 1 piece Avocado
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed baby greens and arugula. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges and grapefruit, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Using a sharp knife, cut the citrus into segments by slicing between the membranes. Set the citrus segments aside and catch any juice in a separate small bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin wedges. Add the avocado slices to the salad bowl with the greens.
Chop or tear the fresh mint and basil leaves into smaller pieces. Sprinkle them over the greens in the bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and the reserved citrus juice.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly, taking care not to crush the avocado slices.
Scatter the citrus segments, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pistachios over the top of the salad as garnish.
Serve immediately to preserve the freshness and vibrant flavors of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.9 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1218 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3496 mg | 74% | |
*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.
