Description
This Sunshine Salad is a cheerful, refreshing mix of leafy greens, juicy citrus, and sweet berries topped with a bright citrus vinaigrette. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for brunch, summer potlucks, or a healthy midday pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed greens or spinach
- 1 cup orange segments (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Citrus Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with orange segments, strawberries, blueberries, red onion, cheese, and nuts if using.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle with citrus dressing just before serving and gently toss to coat.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein. Use arugula for a peppery twist, or swap in grapefruit for even more citrus pop. Best served fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sunshine salad, citrus salad, summer salad, fruit and greens salad, healthy salad with orange dressing