Fruited Spring Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this Fruited Spring Salad—a refreshing blend of fresh mixed greens, juicy strawberries, blueberries, and sweet mandarin orange segments paired with creamy avocado and tangy crumbled goat cheese. Toasted sliced almonds add the perfect crunch, while a homemade balsamic honey vinaigrette ties it all together with a subtle touch of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-packed dish makes an ideal starter or light meal, perfect for brunches, picnics, or any spring gathering. Bursting with texture and natural sweetness, this salad is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, diced avocado, and crumbled goat cheese.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds on top of the salad for added crunch.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Fruited Spring Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1346 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2894 mg | 62% | |
*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.
