Description
The Sunshine Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and fruits, offering a delightful crunch with every bite. The zesty citrus dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the ingredients, creating a refreshing and invigorating flavor experience that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salad Base:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Fruits:
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and shredded carrots.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Add the mandarin oranges and diced avocado, and toss lightly to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; however, it is best to add the avocado and dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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