Florida Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Florida Salad is the ultimate celebration of sunshine on a plate. Packed with a vibrant mix of arugula, spinach, and romaine, it features juicy orange and grapefruit segments, creamy avocado, sweet pineapple, and crunchy toasted pecans for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Thinly sliced red onion and tangy feta cheese crumbles add layers of flavor, all tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome, fruit-forward salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or showstopping starter. It’s a refreshing taste of Florida in every bite—healthy, flavorful, and full of sunshine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 2 fresh orange
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, ensuring there is no pith or seeds. Set aside.
Dice the fresh pineapple into small bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the greens.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Slice it into thin wedges and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad, along with the toasted pecans and feta cheese crumbles.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Florida-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2537 mg | 54% | |
*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.
