Sunshine Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant and refreshing Sunshine Salad, a colorful medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring crisp mixed salad greens, juicy orange and grapefruit segments, sweet sliced strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A drizzle of zesty homemade citrus vinaigrette, made with fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together, while a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a salty-savory note. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome goodness, this radiant salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an elegant starter at your next gathering. Search no further for a gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and beautifully fresh recipe – Sunshine Salad is guaranteed to dazzle your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 whole orange segments
- 1 whole grapefruit segments
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 quarter cup toasted almonds
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, removing any seeds and pith. Add the segments to the bowl with the greens.
Slice the strawberries and cucumber thinly, and dice the avocado. Gently add them to the salad bowl.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow to cool before adding to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sunshine Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2326 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.8 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2313 mg | 49% | |
*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.
