March Forth Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Celebrate fresh, vibrant flavors with the March Forth Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette—a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy orange segments, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy candied pecans, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed with a bright and zesty orange poppy seed vinaigrette that's perfectly balanced with olive oil, honey, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this salad is a refreshing and nutritious delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect no-cook recipe for light lunches, brunch gatherings, or as an elegant side dish. Packed with antioxidants, natural sweetness, and a satisfying crunch, this salad is as gorgeous as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 2 oranges Orange segments (peeled and membrane removed)
- 1 cup Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the salad base by combining the mixed salad greens, orange segments, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, candied pecans, and crumbled feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the orange poppy seed vinaigrette by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2031 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1135 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2978 mg | 63% | |
*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.
