Fruity Green Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Fruity Green Salad is the perfect blend of vibrant ingredients and wholesome goodness. Featuring a medley of mixed salad greens, sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, tangy mandarin oranges, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Crumbled feta cheese, toasted slivered almonds, and a touch of fresh mint add layers of texture and flavor, while a simple homemade dressing of olive oil, lime juice, honey, and seasoning ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, this refreshing salad is ideal for a light lunch, a festive side dish, or a colorful addition to any party spread. Perfect for fans of fruity salads, fresh summer recipes, and quick healthy meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, etc.)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, sliced cucumber, and diced avocado.
2. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted slivered almonds, and chopped fresh mint evenly over the combined salad ingredients.
3. In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
5. Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 885 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2510 mg | 53% | |
*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.
