Salad Du Soleil
Bright, zesty, and brimming with Mediterranean flair, Salad Du Soleil is the ultimate summer salad that captures the essence of sunshine on a plate. This vibrant recipe combines crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Salty feta cheese crumbles and briny kalamata olives add depth, while a citrus-infused vinaigrette made with fresh lemon and orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. A sprinkle of fresh basil completes this refreshing dish, making it perfect as a light lunch or a side for grilled mains. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and colorful salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate—ideal for those seeking quick, nutritious, and flavorful culinary inspiration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it across the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.
Add the kalamata olives to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, sun-kissed Salad Du Soleil!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 951 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 7% | |
*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.
