Fruity Vinaigrette Dressing Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant Fruity Vinaigrette Dressing Salad, a refreshing harmony of mixed greens, tangy fruit, and a zesty homemade dressing. This colorful creation features juicy slices of strawberries, bursts of mandarin orange segments, and plump blueberries, all complemented by the creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese and the crunch of toasted sliced almonds. The star of the dish is the fruity vinaigrette, made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—an effortless blend that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light main course or an elegant starter. Packed with fresh produce and bold flavors, it's a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Toasted sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by preparing the vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully emulsified, or shake the jar vigorously until everything is well-combined. Set the vinaigrette aside.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Top the greens with sliced strawberries, mandarin orange segments, and blueberries, spreading them out evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the top for added texture and flavor.
Drizzle the prepared fruity vinaigrette dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, fruity salad as a starter or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2055 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 910 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1773 mg | 38% | |
*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.
