Mixed Fruit and Spring Greens with White Chocolate Orange Vinaig
Elevate your salad game with this stunning Mixed Fruit and Spring Greens with White Chocolate Orange Vinaigrette! Combining a medley of juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and tangy mandarin orange segments atop a crisp bed of spring greens, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Toasted slivered almonds bring a satisfying crunch, while the velvety white chocolate orange vinaigrette adds a bold, decadent twist to traditional salad dressings. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice, melted white chocolate, and a drizzle of honey, this vinaigrette merges sweet and tangy flavors in perfect harmony. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vibrant, fruit-forward salad is an elegant choice for brunches, dinner parties, or even a refreshing weeknight meal. Delight your taste buds with every bite of this sophisticated yet simple recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Spring greens mix
- 1 cup Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons White chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each burst, until smooth. Allow to cool slightly but not harden.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and ground black pepper. Gradually whisk in the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated. Set the vinaigrette aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spring greens mix, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, and toasted almonds.
Drizzle the white chocolate orange vinaigrette over the salad, starting with half and adding more to taste. Gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this unique salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 687 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*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.
