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Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Delightful Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Bliss

Enjoy a refreshing Spring Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, featuring crisp greens, juicy strawberries, and tangy oranges for a delightful and healthy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens A blend of spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 Orange segmented
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts or Pecans toasted
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup for sweetness
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Spinner
  • salad bowls
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the salad greens thoroughly in cold water, then dry them. Hull and slice strawberries, segment the orange, and slice the cucumber and red onion.
  2. If using nuts, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden, stirring frequently.
Making the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey until well mixed.
Combining the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, toss together salad greens, strawberries, orange segments, cucumber, and red onion. Add the toasted nuts.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Garnishing
  1. Optionally, crumble feta cheese over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on seasonality. Always dress just before serving to keep greens fresh.

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