Beautiful Salad

Brighten up your plate with this Beautiful Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, colorful ingredients that come together for a truly stunning and flavorful dish. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed baby greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet mandarin orange segments, this salad boasts a balance of textures and tastes. Creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds bring richness and depth, while a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything harmoniously together. Perfect as a light lunch or elegant dinner side, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes and brimming with wholesome goodness, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a refreshing, healthy, and easy-to-make dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed baby greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 2 medium Mandarin oranges (peeled)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Almonds (sliced and toasted)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed baby greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then cut it into thin strips and add to the mix.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, slice it into cubes, and gently toss into the salad.

Step 6

Segment the mandarin oranges and add them to the salad for a pop of sweetness.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted almond slices, and chopped parsley over the top of the salad.

Step 8

In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well-emulsified.

Step 9

Right before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to coat evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, colorful, and delicious salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	709.2 grams (709.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	962

Total Fat 73.30g	94%
Saturated Fat 23.40g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2083mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 59.10g	21%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 28.00g
Protein 30.80g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 783mg	60%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1932mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 23.2%