Description
Sunshine Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad features a colorful mix of fresh greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette that invigorates your palate. With its effortless preparation, it’s ideal for potlucks, brunches, or a light dinner at home. Experience the joy of summer flavors all year round with this healthy and satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash them thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber; gently fold in the avocado.
- Sprinkle walnuts or almonds and crumbled feta on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg