Summer Sweet Spring Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Summer Sweet Spring Salad is the ultimate seasonal dish to delight your taste buds. A medley of tender mixed spring greens is paired with juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and sweet mandarin orange segments, creating a symphony of fruity goodness. Topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy toasted almonds, and a hint of fresh mint, every bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The salad is elegantly dressed in a homemade citrus vinaigrette made with zesty orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, adding the perfect tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish at summer gatherings, or a light dinner. Healthy, colorful, and packed with nutrients, this vibrant salad is a celebration of summer’s freshest produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (peeled and membranes removed)
- 0.3333 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange segments.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and chopped mint leaves evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the citrus dressing.
Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer in every bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 18% | |
*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.
