Mixed Green Salad with Honey Orange Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Mixed Green Salad with Honey Orange Dressing—a refreshing blend of crisp salad greens, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy crumbled feta. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, crafted with freshly squeezed orange juice, golden honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making it an ideal side dish or light main course. Packed with nutrients and a burst of citrusy sweetness, it’s perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine, etc.)
- 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Zest the orange and set the zest aside. Cut the orange in half and juice it into a small bowl or a jar with a lid.
To make the dressing, combine 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in the bowl or jar. Whisk together or close the jar with its lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Add the dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad greens in the bowl.
Pour the honey orange dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and zesty Mixed Green Salad with Honey Orange Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2365 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
