Spring Greens with Orange Curry Dressing
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Spring Greens with Orange Curry Dressing—a salad that effortlessly balances sweet, tangy, and warm flavors. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed spring greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds, this dish bursts with both texture and color. The star of the show is the creamy orange curry dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey, and a hint of curry powder for an exotic twist. Perfect as a light lunch, a stunning starter, or a fresh side dish, this easy 15-minute recipe brings seasonal produce to life in the most flavorful way possible. Whether you're looking to impress at a dinner gathering or simply elevate your everyday greens, this salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, prepare the orange curry dressing by whisking together the orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, curry powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Wash and dry the mixed spring greens thoroughly, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Add the toasted sliced almonds, mandarin orange segments, and red onion to the salad bowl, tossing gently to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing lightly to coat the greens evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful, tangy spring greens salad with the warm flavors of curry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1261 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 5002 mg | 106% | |
*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.
