Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant *Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette*, a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that captures the essence of sunny days. Crisp mixed salad greens are beautifully paired with sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, and citrusy orange segments, while creamy diced avocado and tangy crumbled feta add a luxurious twist. Toasted sliced almonds deliver a delightful crunch, perfectly balanced by a zesty homemade citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange and lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. This easy, no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a colorful side dish for summer gatherings. Bursting with antioxidants and flavor, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 cup orange segments
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, orange segments, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds. Gently toss to mix.
To prepare the citrus vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad before serving. Toss lightly to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing summer salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 944 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1462 mg | 31% | |
*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.
