Florida Salad with Ginger Dressing
Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, the Florida Salad with Ginger Dressing is a refreshing celebration of citrus and crisp greens. Featuring juicy orange and grapefruit segments, creamy avocado, crunchy candied pecans, and a touch of zing from red onion, this salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. The star of the dish is the homemade ginger dressing, crafted with fresh ginger, rice vinegar, honey, and a hint of soy sauce for an irresistibly zesty finish. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this easy-to-prepare salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy yet indulgent addition to your table. Whether you’re looking for a taste of Florida sunshine or a nutritious meal, this citrus-packed salad will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large Orange
- 1 large Grapefruit
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the citrus fruits by peeling the orange and grapefruit, removing any excess pith, and slicing them into segments. Set aside.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice into thin wedges.
Thinly slice the red onion into small rings or strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, citrus segments, avocado slices, red onion, and candied pecans.
To make the ginger dressing, whisk together the minced fresh ginger, rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately as a light and refreshing appetizer or side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 809 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1471 mg | 31% | |
*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.
