Margarita Salad

Meet your new favorite summer dish: the Margarita Salad, a vibrant and refreshing recipe bursting with zesty citrus, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. This salad combines a crisp base of spring mix greens with juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro, delivering a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. The highlight is the citrus-inspired dressing, made with freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, a touch of honey, and a splash of tequila for an optional boozy twist, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, gluten-free salad is perfect as a side dish or a light main course, offering a delightful balance of bold, fresh flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups spring mix greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon tequila (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the spring mix greens, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the salad for a burst of flavor and freshness.

Step 6

Add crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad for a salty and tangy element.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, tequila (if using), olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the bright, zesty flavors of the Margarita Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	769.9 grams (769.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1097

Total Fat 93.70g	120%
Saturated Fat 27.70g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 1725mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 46.30g	17%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 26.70g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 769mg	59%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1910mg	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: 74.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 16.3%