Winter Sunshine Salad
Brighten up cold days with the refreshing and nutrient-packed Winter Sunshine Salad—a vibrant medley of seasonal citrus and greens that brings bursts of flavor and color to your table. Featuring tender baby spinach and peppery arugula as its base, this salad is adorned with juicy navel oranges, tangy grapefruit, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds for a fresh and fruity twist. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while creamy crumbled feta provides a savory balance to the bold flavors. A zesty homemade dressing, crafted from lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a deliciously sweet-tart glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, this winter salad is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 whole navel orange
- 1 whole grapefruit
- 0.5 cups pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Combine them in a large salad bowl.
Using a sharp knife, peel the navel oranges and grapefruit, removing all the white pith. Slice them into thin rounds or segments.
Arrange the citrus slices on top of the greens, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, fruity dish that's packed with winter zest and nutrients!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1664 mg | 35% | |
*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.
