Florida Sunshine Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and refreshing Florida Sunshine Salad, a flavorful medley of seasonal fruits and greens inspired by the sunny shores of Florida. This no-cook, 20-minute recipe combines crisp mixed greens with juicy orange and grapefruit segments, creamy avocado slices, sweet strawberries, and a hint of sharp red onion for a perfect balance of flavors. Finished with a zesty homemade honey-lime dressing and a crunchy sprinkle of toasted almonds, this salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful. Perfect as a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering, this citrus-packed salad is a must-try for those seeking a taste of sunshine in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 large orange
- 1 large grapefruit
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the orange and grapefruit. Remove the white pith and cut the segments out of the membranes. Add the citrus segments to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and add it to the bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries, then add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top for added crunch.
Serve immediately, ensuring each plate gets a generous mix of all the colorful ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2716 mg | 58% | |
*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.
