Salad Andalusia
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Salad Andalusia is a vibrant fusion of crisp veggies, juicy citrus, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette that's perfect for any occasion! This no-cook, 15-minute recipe features a refreshing blend of mixed salad greens, sweet orange slices, crunchy red bell pepper, and cucumber, all brought to life with briny Kalamata olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The zesty dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this Spanish-inspired salad is as healthy as it is delicious. If you're craving bold, sunny flavors, Salad Andalusia is a must-try addition to your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large orange
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl as the base of your salad.
Peel the orange, remove any white pith, and slice it into thin rounds or wedges. Arrange the orange slices over the salad greens.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the salad.
Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the other ingredients.
Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for a burst of color and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, zesty Salad Andalusia!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2803 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1359 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.
