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Bright Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Bright Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette for Fresh Living

A colorful and healthy Bright Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette featuring strawberries, oranges, and fresh greens, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens or substitute with kale or mesclun
  • 1 cup Strawberries sliced
  • 1 large Orange sliced
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese optional, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans toasted, optional
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup for sweetness
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, strawberries, orange slices, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat without bruising the greens.
  4. Sprinkle feta cheese and walnuts or pecans on top, if using.
  5. Serve immediately in shallow bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh and crisp. Feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients.

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