Mixed Greens and Fruit Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly vibrant, this Mixed Greens and Fruit Salad is a celebration of contrasting flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Crisp mixed greens form the base of this healthy dish, while juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and tangy mandarin oranges provide a burst of fruity freshness. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and crunchy toasted pecans add richness and depth, beautifully balanced by a light and zesty honey-lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is an ideal choice for a quick lunch, an elegant starter, or a refreshing side. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue or an upscale dinner party, this colorful salad is sure to impress. Keywords: mixed greens and fruit salad, healthy salad recipe, fresh fruit salad, easy salad with lime dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup strawberries
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup pecans (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into thin pieces. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the greens.
Rinse the blueberries and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the mandarin oranges, separate them into segments, and gently toss them into the salad mixture.
In the same bowl, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans over the fruit and greens.
In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad just before serving. Use salad tongs to gently toss the ingredients until evenly coated.
Divide the salad into individual bowls or serve it family-style. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*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.
