Happy Salad

Brighten your day with the vibrant and nutrient-packed "Happy Salad," a refreshing medley of crisp baby spinach, mixed greens, and colorful veggies like crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and diced red bell pepper. This wholesome salad is elevated with creamy avocado, juicy mandarin orange segments, and the delightful crunch of walnuts, all topped with crumbled feta cheese for a tangy finish. The easy, homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a hint of honey, and seasonings—brings everything together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, this no-cook recipe serves four and is brimming with fresh, zesty flavors. Healthy, delicious, and irresistibly feel-good, the Happy Salad is sure to live up to its name!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large avocado
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 1 quarter cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and shred the carrot using a grater or julienne peeler. Add these to the bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and avocado into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad mix.

Step 4

Gently toss in the mandarin orange segments and sprinkle in the walnuts and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Happy Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1343.2 grams (1343.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1405

Total Fat 109.10g	140%
Saturated Fat 22.90g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 1641mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 95.20g	35%
Dietary Fiber 30.80g	110%
Total Sugars 48.00g
Protein 29.50g	59%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 732mg	56%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2821mg	60%

*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: 66.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 25.7%