Star Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Star Salad, a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich arugula and spinach, this colorful salad features juicy mandarin oranges, fresh strawberries, and blueberries for a burst of natural sweetness, balanced by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. Candied pecans add a delightful crunch, while a zesty homemade citrus dressing made with fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal as a dazzling starter or a light main course, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a wholesome weekday meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and healthy recipe or a stunning dish for your next gathering, this Star Salad is sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Arugula
- 2 cups Spinach
- 2 medium Mandarin Oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1 cup Strawberries (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 0.25 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Candied Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula and spinach to create the base of the salad.
Add the mandarin orange segments, sliced strawberries, and blueberries on top of the greens for a pop of color and flavor.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans evenly over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or mason jar, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously, or if using a jar, shake until fully emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad right before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1405 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*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.
