Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced or diced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- Dressing:
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens. Slice strawberries, dice bell pepper and cucumber, and drain fruits if using canned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine greens, strawberries, oranges, pineapple, bell pepper, and cucumber in a large salad bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients lightly.
- Top with crumbled cheese and toasted nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use pre-washed greens to save time.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet for added crunch and flavor.
- Keep dressing separate until ready to serve for best freshness.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
