Mixed Fruit Spring Greens W White Chocolate Orange Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Mixed Fruit Spring Greens Salad with White Chocolate Orange Vinaigrette, a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that's as stunning as it is delicious. Crisp spring greens form the base, beautifully complemented by sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and citrusy mandarin oranges. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while crumbled feta balances the sweetness with a creamy, tangy bite. The star of this recipe is the irresistible white chocolate orange vinaigrette, a unique and silky dressing made with melted white chocolate, fresh orange juice, and a touch of honey for a sweet and zesty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for brunch, a light lunch, or a show-stopping side dish. Perfect for fruit salad lovers and anyone looking for a creative twist on a classic, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Spring greens mix
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh, peeled and segmented)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.25 cup White chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the salad ingredients by washing and drying the spring greens thoroughly. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries. Add the strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the top of the salad mix.
To make the vinaigrette, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in short 15-second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.
Add the melted white chocolate to the vinaigrette mixture and whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.7 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1992 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 902 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1557 mg | 33% | |
*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.
