Sunshine Salad
Sunshine Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer. This colorful salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy oranges, sweet strawberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics or light lunches, this delightful salad offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will brighten any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 large navel orange, segmented
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice strawberries into thin rounds.
- Segment the orange by cutting off both ends and slicing away the peel; then cut along the membranes to remove segments.
- Chop cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, orange segments, and cucumber. Toss gently to mix.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds on top and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg