Florida Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Florida Salad is the ultimate celebration of sunshine on a plate. Packed with a vibrant mix of arugula, spinach, and romaine, it features juicy orange and grapefruit segments, creamy avocado, sweet pineapple, and crunchy toasted pecans for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Thinly sliced red onion and tangy feta cheese crumbles add layers of flavor, all tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of fresh orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome, fruit-forward salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or showstopping starter. It’s a refreshing taste of Florida in every bite—healthy, flavorful, and full of sunshine!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 2 fresh orange
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup fresh pineapple
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup toasted pecans
• 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, ensuring there is no pith or seeds. Set aside.

Step 3

Dice the fresh pineapple into small bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the greens.

Step 4

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Slice it into thin wedges and add to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad, along with the toasted pecans and feta cheese crumbles.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Florida-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1203.4 grams (1203.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1566

Total Fat 119.40g	153%
Saturated Fat 21.30g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 1862mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 123.10g	45%
Dietary Fiber 31.50g	113%
Total Sugars 77.20g
Protein 24.70g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 619mg	48%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 2537mg	54%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 29.6%