Silver Lining Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors and textures of Silver Lining Salad—a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that combines crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula with sweet mandarin oranges, tart Granny Smith apple slices, and a hint of zing from red onion. Toasted slivered almonds add a delicate crunch, while creamy crumbled feta cheese lends a rich, tangy balance. The homemade citrus dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a burst of zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or showstopping addition to your next gathering. Let this colorful, flavor-filled recipe be the "silver lining" to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 granny smith apple
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the granny smith apple into matchsticks or thin wedges. Add to the salad bowl.
Drain the mandarin oranges if using canned ones, or peel and segment fresh mandarins. Add them to the salad.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half rings, depending on preference. Add to the salad bowl.
Lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool and sprinkle onto the salad.
Add the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the mixed ingredients.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Alternatively, you can shake them together in a jar with a secure lid until well combined.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Silver Lining Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1829 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1139 mg | 24% | |
*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.
